semiconductor

is: a material containing a relatively small but significant number of mobile charged particles.   [P4.1, P11.4]

has: a resistivity between that of good conductors (i.e. metals) and insulators, most typically in the range to    [P4.1, P11.4]

has typically: in terms of band theory of solids, at absolute zero, an empty conduction band at a gap or less above a full valence band.   [P11.4]

is exemplified: by silicon and germanium, which are used for the construction of electronic devices.   [P4.1]

See p-type semiconductor and n-type semiconductor.

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