Silicon / 250 G
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Properties
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Flash Point (C) | Not available |
| Flash Point (F) | Not available |
| Density | 2.33 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 2355 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 1410 °C (lit.) |
Product Description
Silicon is a chemical element known for its abundance in the Earth's crust and its wide range of industrial applications. It is used in electronics, construction materials, and solar panels due to its semiconductor properties and durability.
Application:
Silicon is extensively used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, which form the basis of electronic devices such as computers and smartphones. It is also employed in the construction industry for producing materials like concrete and glass. Additionally, silicon plays a crucial role in renewable energy technologies, particularly in the production of solar panels.
Articles:
- Silicon microphotonics
Publication Date: Available online 18 July 2000
Lionel C Kimerling
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0169-4332(00)00126-4
- Roadmap on silicon photonics
Publication Date: 24 June 2016
David Thomson, Aaron Zilkie, John E Bowers, Tin Komljenovic, Graham T Reed, Laurent Vivien, Delphine Marris-Morini, Eric Cassan, Léopold Virot, Jean-Marc Fédéli
https://doi.org/10.1088/2040-8978/18/7/073003
- A review of silicon microphones
Publication Date: Available online 31 October 2001
P.R. Scheeper, A.G.H. van der Donk, W. Olthuis, P. Bergveld