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Germanium was the first element to be used in practice as a semi-conducter - however Silicon soon took over as the more useful of the two and is used nowadays in the manufacture of the vast majority of transistors and computer chips.
Germanium had been known about in the scientific world since the 1930's but purity and manufacturing abilities made it's use commercially unviable until the early 60's. A variety of limitations allowed Silicon to become the more robust and popular element in semiconducter manufacture.
Today other elements are showing promise and no doubt will appear in the fullness of time.
What else can I help you with?
What are semiconducters used for?
They make computers work.
How do you obtain n type semiconductors?
by adding pentavalent impurity in d pure semiconducters (like intrinsic semiconducters) is called n type semiconducters
What is used to produce a laser?
Chemicals,carbon dioxide,agron gas,and semiconducters produce a laser.
What class of elements are semiconducters?
Metalloids
Which combination of n-type and p-type semiconducters would be used to amplify a weak electronic signal?
n-p-n
What if the xkcd periodic table was used to create a new element?
If the xkcd periodic table was used to create a new element, it would likely be a fictional or humorous element, as the xkcd periodic table is not based on scientific accuracy.
What element of art is used to create depth in a picture?
Space
What is the element that is used in toothpaste and teflon?
Fluorine is the element used in toothpaste as fluoride, while Teflon is made of the element fluorine in combination with carbon to create a non-stick coating.
What are semiconducters?
Semiconductors are materials that have electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. They are a key component in electronic devices, allowing for control of electrical signals in transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits. Semiconductor devices are used in a wide range of applications from computer chips to solar cells.
What element was used to create two new ones?
Drizzy Drake Rodgers.!(:
What is the element of art that is used to create depth in a picture?
pretty sure its space :)
What are some important exports of japan?
Automobiles, transportation equipment, semiconducters and electrical and electronic devices.
