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Diodes and transistors are made of semiconductor material such as germanium and what?

Silicon


How could a n type semiconductor be produced from pure germanium?

To produce an n-type semiconductor, pure germanium can be doped with an appropriate impurity such as phosphorus or arsenic. These impurities introduce extra electrons into the germanium crystal structure, resulting in an excess of negative charge carriers (electrons) and hence an n-type semiconductor material.


What is the bandgap of germanium?

The bandgap of germanium is approximately 0.67 electronvolts (eV) at room temperature. This means that germanium is a semiconductor material with properties that are intermediate between conductors and insulators.


Is germanium a insulator of electricity?

Germanium is a semiconductor


Can germanium bend?

Germanium is a semiconductor material and does not have the physical properties necessary to bend like a flexible material. However, it can be engineered into thin layers or structures that may have some flexibility, but it is not a material known for its bendability.


Is germanium a conductor or an insulator?

neither, germanium is a semiconductor


What semiconductor material is used to make transistors?

* silicon * germanium * gallium arsenide * etc.


What do you call a single element semiconductor material such as silicon and germanium?

Intrinsic semiconductivity


Does germanium conduct heat?

Yes, germanium does conduct heat. It is a semiconductor material that can conduct both heat and electricity, although not as efficiently as metals. Germanium is commonly used in electronics and thermal imaging devices due to its ability to conduct heat.


Is metal a semiconductor or insulator?

Most metals are conductors. A semiconductor is a non-metal material like silicon or germanium which is'doped' with another substance to give the material either a surplus of outer-shell electrons, or a deficiency of them.


What is the potential barrier of germanium?

The potential barrier of germanium is typically around 0.3 to 0.7 electron volts (eV) when used as a semiconductor in electronic devices. This barrier helps control the flow of current in the material and is crucial for its behavior as a semiconductor.


Is germanium n type semiconductor?

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.