Atomic Mass of Silicon (& Secrets: Sources, Uses and more...) 2022

Each atom has its own properties, including Silicon. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Silicon weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 28,0855. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Silicon that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Silicon Overview

Silicon Atomic Mass

28,0855

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Description

Amorphous form is brown power; crystalline form has gray metallic appearance. Seventh most abundant element in the universe. Second most plentiful element in the earths crust.

Atomic Symbol

Si (Silicon)

Atomic Number

14

Learn more about the atomic number.

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius

Year: 1824

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

Used in glass as silicon dioxide (SiO2). Silicon carbide (SiC) is one of the hardest substances known and used in polishing. Also the crystalline form is used in semiconductors.

Sources

Makes up major portion of clay, granite, quartz (SiO2), and sand. Commercial production depends on a reaction between sand (SiO2) and carbon at a temperature of around 2200 °C.

Name Origin

Latin: silex, silicus, (flint).

Want to learn more details and data about Silicon? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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