Germanium

'Ge' . Found in the Periodic Table in Group 4' below silicon.

The cost of germanium per pound can vary depending on market conditions, but as of 2021, it can be typically found to be in the range of $600 to $800 per pound.

Yes, germanium can be doped to become an n-type semiconductor by introducing donor impurities such as phosphorus or arsenic. This process increases the number of free electrons in the material, giving it an excess of negative charge carriers.

Boron and germanium are both metalloids located in group 14 of the periodic table. They have similar electronic configurations with boron having 3 valence electrons and germanium having 4. Both elements are used in the semiconductor industry for different purposes.

Germanium has 32 protons (as it has atomic number 32) and 44 neutrons. This is determined by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass.

Germanium diodes have a lower forward voltage drop compared to silicon diodes, making them suitable for low voltage applications. However, they have higher leakage current and are more temperature sensitive. Silicon diodes, on the other hand, have higher forward voltage drop but are more stable over a wider temperature range and have lower leakage current.

1 mole of germanium is equal to Avogadro's number of atoms, which is approximately 6.022 x 10^23 atoms.

The ionic radius of germanium can vary depending on its oxidation state. However, for germanium in its most common oxidation state of +4, the ionic radius is approximately 0.53 nanometers.

Germanium is primarily mined as a byproduct of zinc ore processing. Major producers of germanium include China, Russia, and Belgium. Most germanium is extracted from sphalerite, a zinc sulfide ore, through a process called hydrometallurgy.

The first ionization energy of germanium is 7.9 electron volts (eV).

This is not a good question, because it's really unclear what "similar" means.

They have roughly the same density. (Yes) Their chemical reactions are somewhat different. (No) One allotrope of arsenic is grey and metallic in appearance and could reasonably be mistaken for germanium in a cursory visual examination. (Yes) Arsenic sublimes, germanium melts. (No) And so on.

In order to answer the question, you'd need to define specifically what your criteria for considering things "similar" is.

Germanium typically forms four covalent bonds due to its four valence electrons.

Germanium has two forms , each with a formula unit of Ge. One has a structure like diamond, the other is metallic, and only forms at very high pressure and has structure similar to the metallic form of tin.

Silicon has a larger band gap than germanium, leading to a higher barrier potential. This is due to the differences in the electronic structure of these two materials. Silicon's larger band gap means that it requires more energy to move electrons across the junction, resulting in a higher barrier potential compared to germanium.

All germanium atoms have 32 electrons.

The formula of the hydride formed by germanium is GeH4, known as germane. It contains one germanium atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms.

Germanium has a smaller bandgap compared to silicon, leading to higher intrinsic carrier concentration and hence greater leakage current. Additionally, germanium has a higher intrinsic carrier mobility, which can further contribute to increased leakage current compared to silicon.

Silicon has 14 electrons and germanium has 32 electrons in their atomic structure. Germanium has a larger atomic size and mass compared to silicon. Both elements have a similar crystal structure and are used in semiconductor devices for their electrical properties.

Arsenic, germanium, and silicon are all metalloids, meaning they have properties of both metals and nonmetals. They are all semiconductors, with electrical conductivity between that of metals and insulators. Additionally, they all have crystalline structures and can form covalent bonds.

no, it is less ductile and malleable than is glass.

It sort of has this dark metallic look to it

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yes, however only when the element is very hot.

Germanium has higher electron and hole mobilities compared to silicon, making it more sensitive to small magnetic fields in Hall effect experiments. Additionally, germanium has a lower bandgap energy, which allows for the Hall voltage to be easily measured at room temperature. Silicon, on the other hand, has a higher bandgap energy leading to less sensitivity in detecting small magnetic fields.

Germanium is not highly reactive under normal conditions. It is a metalloid that is more reactive than silicon but less reactive than metals like lithium or sodium. Germanium does react with strong oxidizing agents or halogens but is relatively stable in air.