On Mon, 16 Jan 2017 19:51:55 -0000, Bod wrote:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon

Didn't you mean silicone?

It's either:

silicon
ˈsɪlɪk(ə)n/Submit
noun
the chemical element of atomic number 14, a non-metal with
semiconducting properties, used in making electronic circuits. Pure
silicon exists in a shiny dark grey crystalline form and as an amorphous
powder.


Silicon - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon
Silicon is a chemical element with symbol Si and atomic number 14. A
hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-gray metallic luster, it
is a tetravalent metalloid.
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€ŽCzochralski process

Ah!! just double checked and Peter is correct:

Image result for silicon vs silicone
In short, silicon is a naturally occurring chemical element, whereas
silicone is a synthetic substance. Silicon is the 14th element on the
periodic table. It's a metalloid, meaning it has properties of both
metals and nonmetals, and is the second most abundant element in the
Earth's crust, after oxygen.20 Jun 2013
Silicon or Silicone: What's the Difference? - Live Science
http://www.livescience.com/37598-sil...-implants.html

I thought everyone knew what silicone was. It's used for all sorts nowadays. One you should be familiar with is the sealant you get in tubes to go round baths etc.

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