Atomic Symbol for Silicon (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Si?

The answer is Silicon (Si). However there is a lot of stuff about Silicon that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Silicon Overview

Atomic Symbol

Si (Silicon)

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.

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.

Name Origin

Latin: silex, silicus, (flint).

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius

Year: 1824

Location: Sweden

Atomic Number

14

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

28,0855

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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