Question

Why other metalloids are not used as semiconductors?

Answer 1

Metalloids are used as semi conductor because they are neither metals nor non metals. They have the properties of both metals and non metals. Metalloids are semiconductors because they are neither good nor poor conductors.Metalloids have the properties of both metals and nonmetals. ... So they act as semiconductor.

Answer 2

Answer:

Main reason is because of their availability is very less as compared to others...... The are not easy to store or transport therefore silicon is considered to be the best usable semiconductor

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