How are metals used as semiconductors refined? What is the principle of the method used for $Ge$,$Si$,etc.?

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(N/A) $Ge$,$Si$,$B$,and $In$ are refined by the $Zone \ refining$ method. The method is based on the principle that impurities are more soluble in the molten state of the metal than in the solid state.

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