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PainterGuy
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Hi everyone,
I was wondering why they only use 5th and 3rd groups elements to create n-type and p-type semiconductors respectively. Couldn't we mix 6th or 2nd groups' elements instead to make the semiconductors? What would happen if we do this? Perhaps elements of those groups will bind to the silicon or germanium atoms too strongly and there would not be free charges then. Many thanks for any help you can offer.
Cheers
I was wondering why they only use 5th and 3rd groups elements to create n-type and p-type semiconductors respectively. Couldn't we mix 6th or 2nd groups' elements instead to make the semiconductors? What would happen if we do this? Perhaps elements of those groups will bind to the silicon or germanium atoms too strongly and there would not be free charges then. Many thanks for any help you can offer.
Cheers