Silicio

Silicon is a chemical element with symbol Si and atomic number 14. It is a tetravalent metalloid, more reactive than germanium, the metalloid directly below it in the table. Controversy about silicon’s character dates to its discovery.

Properties

• Phase: Solid
• Density: 2.329 g/cm³
• Melting Point: 1687 K
• Boiling Point: 3538 K

Uses