Germanium is a solid at room temperature. It is a metalloid, which means it has properties of both metals and non-metals. In its elemental form, germanium appears as a hard, brittle grayish material that is used in various applications, especially in electronics and optics.
The solid state of germanium is characteristic of most metalloids. At higher temperatures, like many solids, germanium can reach a melting point of about 938.3 °C (1720.9 °F), further confirming it remains solid under standard conditions. Its semiconductor properties make it particularly valuable in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices.