Silicon single-element material

Silicon single-element material material properties: Density 2.329 g/cm3, Young's modulus 130 GPa, Thermal conductivity 149 W/mK Typical uses include...

Overview

semiconductor · semiconductor element — Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route

Grade designation: Silicon single-element material · Standard codes: Element 14 Si

Si; single-element material entry for periodic-table-based material search

Single-element material record. Use linked references and material-specific datasheets for grade-level design values.

Key material properties

Density	2.329 g/cm3
Young's modulus	130 GPa
Thermal conductivity	149 W/mK
Heat resistance / melting point	1414 C (melting point for solids unless noted by phase/use)
Band gap	1.12 eV

Typical uses

semiconductor wafer
Solar cells
silicone/silica feedstock
alloy additive

Frequently asked questions

What is the density of Silicon single-element material?

The density of Silicon single-element material is 2.329 g/cm3.

What is Silicon single-element material used for?

Silicon single-element material is typically used for semiconductor wafer, Solar cells, silicone/silica feedstock and alloy additive.

What condition does Silicon single-element material refer to?

Silicon single-element material refers to the "Single element" condition: Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route.

What category of material is Silicon single-element material?

Silicon single-element material is categorized as semiconductor (family: semiconductor element).