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Nonmetal (physics)

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In physics, a nonmetal is a chemical element that is an insulator, such as sulfur, or a semiconductor, such as black phosphorus. They are poor electrical conductors, with such conductivity increasing with rising temperature.

References

  • Daintith J 2009, A Dictionary of Physics, 6th ed., Oxford University Press, Oxford, p. 157



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