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14 Si ATOMIC MASS 28.085

ELEMENT 14 · METALLOID

Silicon (Si)

Silicon is a semiconductor and a major component of silicate minerals, linking modern electronics with Earth's rocky crust.

Atomic number
14
Category
Metalloid
Period
3
Group
14
State
Solid

Fun facts about Silicon

  • Controlled impurities tune silicon's electrical conductivity.
  • Silicon dioxide is the main constituent of most glass.
  • Silicon is commonly produced from silica in high-temperature furnaces.

Common uses of Silicon

  • Computer chips and solar cells
  • Glass and concrete
  • Silicone materials

Where Silicon sits in the periodic table

Silicon is classified as a metalloid in period 3 and group 14 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.

Quick chemistry revision

For quick revision, pair the symbol Si with atomic number 14 and the listed atomic mass 28.085. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.