Difference between conductor semiconductor and insulator
Difference between conductor semiconductor and insulator in follow table…
| Sr. No | Parameter | Conductor | Insulator | Semi – Conductor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forbidden Energy Gap | No | Grater then 6eV | Approx. 1eV |
| 2 | Conductivity | High | Low | Medium |
| 3 | Resistivity | Low | High | Medium |
| 4 | Temperature constant of Resistance | Positive | Negative | Negative |
| 5 | Effect of heat on Resistance | resistance increases with heat | resistance Decreased with heat | resistance Decreased with heat |
| 6 | Number of free Electrons | Very high | Very Low | Medium |
| 7 | Example | Copper, Silver | Carbon, Rubber | Germanium and Silicone |
| 8 | Application | Wire, Cable, etc. | in machines, capacitors etc. | Diode, Transistor Etc. |