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Rundown About Silicon

Silicon  is a chemical element with atomic number 14 and silicon is located in Group 14 of the periodic table. Silicon is a metalloid that has properties of both metals and non-metals.  Silicon  exists in two allotropic structures. Allotropes are types of a component with various physical and chemical properties. One allotrope is sparkly, grayish-dark, needle-like crystals, or level plates. The second allotrope has no crystal structure and typically appears as a dark colored powder. The boiling point of  Silicon  is about 2355 Celsius and the melting point of Silicon is 1410 Celsius. Its density is 2.33 grams for each cubic centimeter. Silicon has a hardness of around 7 on the Mohs scale. Silicon is a  semiconductor . Silicon is a generally inactive element at normal temperature.  Silicon  doesn't mix with oxygen or most other components. Water, steam, and most acids have almost no effect on Silicon. At higher temperatures, silicon turns ou...