Question

What is made out of the ultra-pure form of germanium?

Answer 1

Germanium (Ge):

• It is an element placed in group 14 of the modern periodic table.
• Pure germanium is used to make transistors and semiconductor devices.
• It is a greyish-white lustrous metalloid that acts in properties between metals and non-metals.

Uses of ultra-pure Germanium:

• Germanium acts as a semiconductor that is doped with arsenic and other elements.
• It is used as a transistor in many electronic devices.
• It is also used as an alloying agent as well as a catalyst in contact with fluorescent lamps.