Light micrograph of a thin section of silicon (symbol Si). Silicon is a non-metallic element with atomic number 14 and atomic weight 78.09. It is most familiar as a major component of microelectronic devices,known popularly as 'silicon chips'. Silicon is also used in glass manufacture and as a strengthening alloy in steel. In the dioxide form,SiO2,it forms the commonest mineral on Earth,seen as quartz and as a variety of semi-precious minerals such as agate,onyx and jasper. Magnification: x62 at 6x4.5cm size | |
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