Which outcome during semiconductor manufacturing increases when exceeding the solid solubility limit?

💡 Explanation

Exceeding solid solubility leads to precipitation because atoms can no longer substitute host lattice atoms via the solid solution strengthening mechanism; therefore secondary phase formation arises, rather than increased doping, because the excess dopant forms its own distinct compound.

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