Atomic Number 14 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 14 as atomic number?

The answer is Silicon and there is so much cool stuff about Silicon that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Silicon Overview

Atomic Number

14

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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)

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius

Year: 1824

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

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.

Atomic Mass

28,0855

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Name Origin

Latin: silex, silicus, (flint).

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

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