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  • Germanium Resistivity: Factors, Values & Applications
    The resistivity of germanium varies significantly depending on several factors, including:

    * Purity: Highly pure germanium has a much higher resistivity than impure germanium.

    * Temperature: Resistivity decreases as temperature increases.

    * Doping: Adding impurities (doping) can significantly change the resistivity.

    Typical values for resistivity of germanium:

    * Intrinsic (pure) germanium at room temperature (20°C): ~ 0.46 ohm-meter

    * Doped germanium: Can range from a few micro-ohm-meters to many ohm-meters depending on the type and concentration of dopant.

    It's important to note:

    * The values provided are general estimates and can vary widely.

    * For specific applications, you need to consult datasheets for the exact germanium material you are using.

    If you can provide more information about the specific germanium you're interested in (e.g., purity, doping, temperature), I can give you a more accurate estimate.

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