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Which metalloids both are in group 14 and are used to make computer chips?

The metalloids silicon and germanium, also in Group 14,are used to make computer chips.


What metalloids in group 14 make computer chips?

The metalloids in group 14 that are commonly used in computer chips are silicon and germanium. Silicon is the most widely used because of its abundance and excellent semiconductor properties, while germanium is used in more specialized applications due to its higher conductivity. Both are crucial in the production of integrated circuits and microprocessors.


Why silicon is preferred over germanium in the fabrication of p-n junction diode?

Germanium diodes are more expensive than silicon ones, germanium is harder to process, germanium cannot be used to make integrated circuits (while early prototype integrated circuits were germanium the wiring between the integrated components cannot be integrated making it too expensive for production), germanium cannot operate with a junction temperature above 60C (silicon will operate up to 150C), and its reverse leakage current is greater. However! Germanium diodes have a lower forward voltage drop than silicon ones do, so they're better for some applications, like radio frequency detection.


What are the abbreviation's for Boron Silicon Germanium Arsenic Antimony and Polonium?

The abbreviations for the elements you mentioned are as follows: Boron (B), Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb), and Polonium (Po). These symbols are used in the periodic table to represent each element.


What elements are used in computers because they have properties of both metals and non metals?

Metalloids, such as silicon and germanium, are used in computers because they have properties of both metals and nonmetals. They can conduct electricity like metals, but also have some properties of nonmetals, making them ideal for use in semiconductors and other electronic components.

Related Questions

Is silicon and germanium used as alloys?

yes


Would it be true to say that silicon and germanium are used as alloys?

Silicon and germanium are not typically used as alloys, as they are primarily used in the production of semiconductors. However, they are sometimes added to certain metals in very small amounts to improve their properties, such as increasing their strength or reducing their melting point.


What are silicon and germanium used for?

Both are used in making electronic semiconductor devices. They are used in some types of alloys. Silicon is used to make high temperature polymers for plastics, greases, oils, etc.


What element is used in making transistors and chips?

Silicon and Germanium are the elements used in transistors


Where is germanium and silicon located in computer chips?

Germanium is not used in integrated circuits. Silicon is.


Is germanium an alloy?

Germanium (Ge) is an chemical element, with atomic number 32. It can form a number of alloys, notably a silicon-germanium alloy, an important semiconductor with utility in high speed integrated circuitry in electronics.


Can you explain why silicon and germanium are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors?

silicon is less sensitive towards temperature.It costs low compared to germanium,


Is silicon and germanium used in electronics as semiconductors?

Yes


What are things made of germanium?

because of germanium oxide´s (GeO2) high refractive index, about 10% of worldwide germanium consumption is from optical uses such as lenses to cameras and centres of fibre cablesanother use of germanium is as a catalyst for polymerisation of polyethylene terephthalate, the plastic in most water bottles. germanium is also used in an alloy with silicon for semiconductors that can be faster then those with only silicon.


What elements are used in transistors?

Silicon and germanium are the elements used in transistors


What element are in transistors?

Silicon and germanium are the elements used in transistors


What elements in in transistors?

Silicon and germanium are the elements used in transistors