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I don't really know too much about tin, but I can speak about carbon and semiconductors in general.
To be a semiconductor the solid must have (at least) two characteristics: the bonding and anti-bonding orbitals must form a pair of delocalized bands, where the density of states in these bands is very high (such that it approximates a continuum of states when plotted vs. energy). Secondly, the band-gap, or difference in energy between these two states must relatively small. This gap is what corresponds to the HOMO-LUMO gap in molecular species. This gap is generally on the order of 0.5 eV to 3.5 eV for semiconductors -- large enough that room temperature thermal energy will not excite electrons across this energy gap (which would make it metallic), but not so large that the material is considered an insulator.
Carbon, when bonding does not usually meet either criteria. For one, in a typical molecular species, there is not a large enough repeating and regular structure to build up these bands of energy levels. But in structures such as diamond, where a very regular and large repeating structure does exist, the band gap is so large that it is an insulator. However there are forms of carbon which are considered semiconducting, and are generally known as "organic semiconductors. There are many types, but most of them are large polymers with alternating double bonds for delocalized pi-bonding systems to create a high density of states with a small HOMO-LUMO gap. Although not yet available commercially, organic semiconductors are commonly made into solar cells, where their semiconducting properties allow the polymers to absorb light and conduct charges across an interface for efficient charge separation. Thiophenes, anthracenes and other polymeric systems with large conjugated pi-systems all have semiconducting properties.
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What else can I help you with?
Is carbon is semiconductor?
Nothing has been found about the electrical conductivity of carbon compared to other conductors. It is not a semiconductor.
What are the disadvantages of carbon as a semiconductor?
Whether an element has an advantage or a disadvantage depends what you want to use it for. A specific element - such as carbon - can be very good for some uses, and not good at all for other uses.
Why can a semiconductor measure temperature?
Semiconductor resistance depends on temperature. So, you can use a shunt resistor to measure semiconductor voltage with a given current and, then, obtain temperature.
What metrial is semicondector?
By the basic definition a semiconductor has the free electrons between conductor and insulator................. the examples are carbon,silicon,phosporous etc.,
When was ON Semiconductor created?
ON Semiconductor was created in 1999.
Is carbon is semiconductor?
Nothing has been found about the electrical conductivity of carbon compared to other conductors. It is not a semiconductor.
Why carbon is not used as semiconductor material?
Carbon has unique properties that make it challenging to use as a semiconductor material. It can exist in multiple structures (diamond, graphite, etc.) with varying electrical properties, making it difficult to control and predict its behavior as a semiconductor. Additionally, fabricating carbon-based semiconductor devices is technologically complex and expensive compared to traditional semiconductor materials like silicon.
What is an electrical semiconductor?
Carbon, silicon, gallium.
What are the disadvantages of carbon as a semiconductor?
Whether an element has an advantage or a disadvantage depends what you want to use it for. A specific element - such as carbon - can be very good for some uses, and not good at all for other uses.
What is a resistor made of?
They vary depending on power rating and use. Popular materials are Carbon, nickel chromium wire and semiconductor material, such as silicon.
What helps detect carbon monoxide buildup?
Several types of carbon monoxide detectors exist: biomimetic, electrochemical, metal oxide semiconductor.
Why can a semiconductor measure temperature?
Semiconductor resistance depends on temperature. So, you can use a shunt resistor to measure semiconductor voltage with a given current and, then, obtain temperature.
Why you use the semiconductor fuse?
for time pass
Why silicon is preferred over carbon in fabrication of semiconductor?
Silicon is preferred over carbon for semiconductor fabrication because it is abundant, easily obtained in high purity, and has well-established processing techniques. Silicon also has a higher mobility for charge carriers, making it more efficient for electronic applications compared to carbon. Additionally, silicon dioxide forms a stable insulating layer with silicon, enabling the creation of reliable semiconductor devices.
What is the crystline properties of semiconductor and why do you use in electronics devices?
no
Why dont you use carbon instead of silicon in making chips?
When considering the valency electrons C and Si both has 4.But the valency shell in C is closed to the nucleus. Therefore the bond is tight. C-C makes crystal bond. Therfore no free electrons or holes to carry currunt. So C is not commonly used as a semiconductor.
What metrial is semicondector?
By the basic definition a semiconductor has the free electrons between conductor and insulator................. the examples are carbon,silicon,phosporous etc.,
