Is silicon conductive like metal

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Sort of. It's a semiconductor, which makes it conduct electricity better the hotter it is. This is the opposite of how it works with metals, which conduct better when colder.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

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Is boron a conductive metal?

its not a metal,it is a metalloid (or semi metal) and yes it is conductive

Why you prefer silicon over conductor?

We use chips of silicon in computers and mobile phones and many other devices because we can control the conductivity of silicon. We cannot control the conductivity of metal conductors -- they are always highly conductive. The really magical thing about silicon is that it can be doped such that a few regions (the "transistor channels") can be actively switched from conductive to insulating, millions of times per second. I wouldn't say I prefer one over the other, though -- all those devices invariably *also* have many metal conductors.

What is the most electrically conductive metal?

Silver is the most electrically conductive metal.

Is sillicon a metal?

Silicon is a metalloid, which is a mix between metal and a non-metal.

Is Pure Silicone conductive?

Silicone can be formulated to be electrically insulative or conductive. Silicone is used as a non-conductive insulation material in wire and cable and also as a semi-conductive insulator in co-extruded cables. Save

Is brass least conductive?

No, brass is not the least conductive metal. It is a fairly good conductor of electricity, though not as conductive as metals like copper or silver.

Is osmium conductive?

Yes, osmium is a metal and is conductive.

Is silicon dioxide a metal oxide?

No, Silicon dioxide SiO2 is a giant molecule. Quartz and sand are examples of this common naturally occuring substance. Silicon is not a metal it is classed as metalloid, in simple terms it looks like a metal but is a semiconductor when solid.

Is silicon a non metal metal or metaloid?

Silicon is a metalloid.

Is conductive graphite a metal?

Graphite is not a metal.

How conductive is steel compared to other metals?

Steel is a highly conductive metal, but it is not as conductive as metals like copper and silver. Copper and silver are better conductors of electricity compared to steel.

Are all the non-metals insulator?

No, not all non-metals are insulators. While some non-metals like sulfur and phosphorus are insulators, others like carbon and silicon can conduct electricity in certain forms, such as graphene or doped silicon. It depends on the specific properties of the non-metal and its atomic structure.

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