What exactly is a concentration of acceptor in p-type semiconductor

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The concentration of acceptors in a p-type semiconductor, denoted as Na, is crucial for understanding semiconductor behavior. In silicon (Si), which has three valence electrons, doping with elements such as boron (B) or gallium (Ga) introduces acceptor sites that facilitate hole conduction. The concentration of these acceptor sites directly correlates with the level of doping applied to the silicon. Misinterpretations regarding Na as sodium (Natrium) are clarified, emphasizing its role as a symbol for acceptor concentration.

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What exactly is a concentration of acceptor in p-type semiconductor? The symbol is Na.
Lets say there's a Silicone, and it has 3 valence electrons, when it receives electrons (releases hole), it becomes negatively ionized, right? So that should mean Silicone is an acceptor, right? But what is concentration of acceptor?
 
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Simon Bridge said:
Na = sodium. You'd normally use boron (B) or gallium (Ga) to make silicone (Si) p-type.

The concentration of acceptor sites depends on the doping.
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/diode1.htm

No, you misuunderstood me. I didn't mean Na as "Natrium" but just a symbol for concentration of acceptor in p-type semiconductor. It's actually Na.
 
OK, but the answer still stands.
 

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