Dopability
Dopability refers to the ability of a material, typically a semiconductor, to be intentionally modified by the addition of impurities in a process called doping. This modification alters the material's electrical conductivity. Semiconductors in their pure, or intrinsic, state have a limited range of conductivity. By introducing controlled amounts of specific dopant atoms, their electrical properties can be precisely tuned.
In silicon, for example, adding elements from Group V of the periodic table, such as phosphorus, introduces
The dopability of a material is a crucial characteristic in the fabrication of electronic components like