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Why are metalloids often used in electronics

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  1. 20 December, 04:38
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    Because they are used to make semiconductors. The reason why semiconductors are made out of metalloids is that heat and electricity don't travel as fast through metalloids as they do in true metals therefore protecting from a possible overheat or a fried circuit board.
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