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Silicon can conduct electricity, but not nearly as well as copper does. The conductivity of silicon depends a great deal on what is mixed with it, because this affects how tightly it holds on to its outer electrons. Silicon is the main ingredient in glass, which does not conduct electricity. Silicon is also used to make semi-conductors, which do conduct electricity, but still not as well as copper does. (That's why they're called semi-conductors instead of conductors.)
<><><> It is a semiconductor and can be controlled by doping it with Arsenic, Indium, Gallium, etc. to become an insulator or good conductor when applying a voltage across it.
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∙ 11y agoSilicon can conduct electricity, but not nearly as well as copper does. The conductivity of silicon depends a great deal on what is mixed with it, because this affects how tightly it holds on to its outer electrons. Silicon is the main ingredient in glass, which does not conduct electricity. Silicon is also used to make semi-conductors, which do conduct electricity, but still not as well as copper does. (That's why they're called semi-conductors instead of conductors.)
- http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/murphy/HoleFlow/Structure.html
in other words.,,.,(in english:P) no it pretty much sucks it is a horrible conductor.
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What is the voltage source and what is the conductor in a circuit?
The voltage source is the source of the electricity. The conductor is what the electricity flows through to reach its destination. Example: A battery is a voltage source and an electrical wire is the conductor.
Is glass or metal a better conductor?
Glass has a higher conductivity than thin plastic but,it is still lower than metal so metal may be a better conductor
What allows electricity to flow through it easily?
A conductor.
Why does humans conduct electricity?
humans conduct electricity because your body is made 70% of water. so its the best conductor.
Copper wire is an example of what?
A Reddish metal, a good conductor of electricity and heat, ductility, tensile strength, malleability, and good, clean fun!
Is silicone a good heat insulator?
In general, yes, silicone is thought of as an insulator. It can be engineered to conduct to a degree, but is generally not a conductor of electric current. It (silicone) is often used as an insulating medium.
Is a good conductor of electricity a poor conductor of electricity?
No
Is human body a conductor or non conductor of electricity?
the human body is a conductor of electricity
Why you need a semiconductor if you have a conductor?
A conductor, in electrical terms, is any material that electricity can flow through. A semiconductor allows you to control the path of electricity. The original version of this was the Vacuum Tube, followed by the Transistor. The transistors got smaller and smaller, now made of silicone, and are now located in computer chips.
Is lighting a conductor of electricity?
A conductor is metals... lightning is electricity.
Is iron a conductor of electricity?
yes;very good conductor of electricity.
Is a frosted glass a conductor of electricity?
No, frosted glass is not a conductor of electricity.
Is lazar is a good conductor of electricity?
a laser IS NOT a electricity source its a light source and no its not that good as conductor of electricity
What makes a lemon a conductor of electricity?
The acid in the lemon makes it a conductor of electricity.
Is a carrot a good conductor of electricity?
it is abad conductor of electricity
Is iorn a good conductor of electricity?
Yes, iron is a good conductor of electricity.
Is zinc an good or bad conductor of electricity?
zinc is a good conductor of electricity
