Valence bandThe periodic lattice of a crystalline material establishes allowed energy bands that electrons can exist in. These energy bands may be separated by gaps or ranges of forbidden energies.
See conduction band for comparison. |
Valence bandThe periodic lattice of a crystalline material establishes allowed energy bands that electrons can exist in. These energy bands may be separated by gaps or ranges of forbidden energies.
See conduction band for comparison. |
The lower energy called the valence band, correspond to those electrons
that are bound to specific lattice sites within a crystal.