DISTINCTION BETWEEN CONDUCTORS, SEMICONDUCTOR AND INSULATORS

Explanation

Distinction Between Conductors, Semiconductor and Insulators

The difference between the conductors, semiconductor and insulators is primarily defined by the flow of charged particles, which is under the influence of the electric field. The flow of electrically charged particles starts from the valence band to conduction band. This is initiated when the voltage is applied to the conductor. This happens only when the conductor is a prominent and very good conductor of electricity. This flow of charged particles is also allowed by the semiconductor that allows very low charge particles to initiate the flow from the valence band and as usual to the conduction band. However, in the insulators field, there will be no flow of particles charged under the influence of the electric field. Therefore the insulators will be a bad conductor of electricity.

Conductor Definition

The material which conducts electricity is called conductors. This happens when the ionic bond present in the conductors is produced between the atoms. The production and charge of an ionic bond will happen among the charged particles and leading to the flow of charge carriers. And this will happen under the influence of a proper thermal agitation. Therefore, the ionic bond and the electric conductor are a very good conductor of electricity. The valence band and the conduction band are present in the conductor in an overlapped condition. Such an overlapped condition in the conductor will always allow the flow of electrons through them. However, between the valence band and the conduction band, there will be no Fermi level.  Thus, the conductor will provide a large amount of current, when the conductor is applied with a small voltage.

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