Overview
Interstitial defects are crucial to understanding the behavior of materials at the atomic level. These defects occur when extra atoms occupy spaces in the crystal lattice, leading to changes in the material's properties. They can enhance conductivity in semiconductors and improve the strength of met...
Key Terms
Example: The arrangement of atoms in diamond forms a crystal lattice.
Example: Vacancies can affect the conductivity of metals.
Example: Carbon atoms in iron can act as interstitial atoms.
Example: In brass, zinc atoms substitute for some copper atoms.
Example: Doping silicon with phosphorus creates n-type semiconductors.
Example: Silicon is a widely used semiconductor in electronics.
Related Topics
Vacancy Defects
Study of missing atoms in crystal lattices and their effects.
intermediateDoping in Semiconductors
Understanding how impurities affect semiconductor properties.
intermediateCrystal Growth Techniques
Methods for growing crystals and controlling defects.
advancedMechanical Properties of Materials
Exploration of how defects influence material strength and behavior.
intermediateKey Concepts
Crystal LatticeDefects in CrystalsAtomic ArrangementMaterial Properties