Silicon metal powder
Deoxidizer Pure Silicon Metal Powder
Pure silicon metal powder is a finely powdered form of elemental silicon. It is commonly used in the production of electronic components, such as semiconductors and solar cells, as well as in the m...
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Pure silicon metal powder is a finely powdered form of elemental silicon. It is commonly used in the production of electronic components, such as semiconductors and solar cells, as well as in the manufacture of certain alloys.
Silicon is a chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14. It is a metalloid, meaning it has properties of both metals and non-metals. Silicon is the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust, after oxygen, and is widely used in various industries due to its unique chemical and physical properties.
To produce pure silicon metal powder, silicon is typically first extracted from silica-rich ores, such as quartz, through a series of chemical and physical processes. The extracted silicon is then refined to remove impurities and contaminants before being ground into a fine powder.
The resulting powder can be further processed or used as is, depending on the intended application. Pure silicon metal powder is often used as a feedstock material in the production of silicon wafers for use in electronics, or in the production of silicon alloys used in various industries.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Si |
| Melting point | 1414 °C |
| Boiling point | 3265 °C |
| Density | 2.33 g/cm³ |
| Particle size | Varies depending on manufacturing process |
| Purity | Typically 99.5% or higher |
| Color | Dark grey |
| Conductivity | Semi-conductive |
| Hardness | Varies depending on manufacturing process |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Reactivity | Reacts with certain acids and alkalis |
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