2022: Atomic Symbol Si (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...)

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Si?

The answer is Silicon (Si). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Silicon that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Silicon Overview

Atomic Symbol

Si (Silicon)

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.

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).

Atomic Number

14

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

28,0855

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius

Year: 1824

Location: Sweden

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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