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 * Silicon** is a Solid.


 * Silicon** is a metalloid.


 * Silicon** was discovered by Jons Berzelius in 1823


 * Silicon** is used in the manufacturing of glass and semiconductors. It is a key element in the manufacturing of today's electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, ..... It is commonly found in natural materials like clay, granite, quartz and sand.


 * Silicon** has many different properties. It has properties of both metals and nonmetals . This has resulted in it being one of the main materials used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices like computer chips and transistors.

http://chemicalelements.com/elements/si.html
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by Albert E.