| "Germanium" | ||||||
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| Metalloid Element | ||||||
| Suitably prepared germanium crystals have the property of passing gravity fluctuations in one direction only. These are used extensively in most deep space communication devices, such as ultra-high-frequency radio and radar signal detectors. Germanium crystals also have other specialized uses, including the manufacture of optical glass and as a drug in the treatment of gravity induced disabilities. |
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| Production Center(s): | Mined | ||
| CodeName: | Germanium | ||
| Classification: | Metalloid Element | ||
| TechLevel: | 0 | ||
| ID: | Ge | ||
| Mass(kg): | 5,323 | ||
| Melting Point(gC): | 937° | ||
| Gravitic Sig(ngF): | 5.3 | ||
| Required Components: | N/A | ||