Silicon

Silicon was discovered in 1823. It is found extensively in the earth’s crust as a white or sometimes colorless compound, silicon dioxide. Silicon dioxide (silica) can be found abundantly in sand, quartz, agate, and flint. It is then chemically reduced to pure silicon in a solid form. Silicon is the most commonly used semiconductor material.

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