C, Si and Ge have same lattice structure. Why is C insulator while Si and Ge intrinsic semiconductors?
C, Si and Ge have same lattice structure. Why is C insulator while Si and Ge intrinsic semiconductors?
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1. The 4 valence electrons of C, Si or Ge lie respectively in the second, third and fourth orbit.
2. Energy required to take out an electron from these atoms (i.e., ionisation energy Eg) will be least for Ge, followed by Si and highest for C.
3. Hence, number of free electrons for conduction in Ge and Si are significant but negligibly small for
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