Silicon can be found in:
Sand (Silicon Dioxide)
Date of Discovery: 1823
Discoverer: Jons Berzelius
Name Origin: From the Latin silicis, flint
Uses: glass, semiconductors
Obtained From: Second most abundant element. Found in clay, granite, quartz, sand
Si
Si
Though only 14, Sandy has had a meteoric career as a modeling star. After getting silicon implants she has appeared in the swimsuit edition of SI (Sports Illustrated). Enjoys going to the beach and watching the Flintstones.
Si
Si
Electrons: 14
Protons: 14
Neutrons: 14
Atomic Mass:
28.0855 amu
Melting Point:
1410.0 °C
1683.15 °K
2570.0 °F
Boiling Point:
2355.0 °C
2628.15 °K
4271.0 °F)F
Classification:
Metalloid
Crystal Structure:
Cubic
Density @ 293 K:
2.329 g/cm3
Color: Grey
Metaloids
Neighbors
Boron Carbon Nitrogen
Aluminum Silicon Phosphorus
Gallium Germanium Arsenic
Neighbor