Silicon is a crystalline semiconductor element that forms the foundation of modern microelectronics and photovoltaics. It is the primary material for integrated circuits, discrete transistors, and solar cells due to its ability to be precisely doped and processed into p-n junctions that control electrical current. Beyond electronics, silicon is valued in MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems), optical applications, and high-temperature structural uses where its combination of strength, thermal stability, and controlled electrical properties outperform metals and insulators.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 130.0 | GPa | — |
2 interactive curves for this material
Stress-strain, S-N fatigue and environmental knockdown curves are free with an account.
Create free account| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 1,687 | K | — | ||
Specific Heat Capacity(Cp) | 700 | J/(kg·K) | — | ||
Specific Heat vs Temperature(Cp(T)) | Curve (6 pts) | J/(kg·K) | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 148 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity vs Temperature(k(T)) | Curve (7 pts) | W/(m·K) | — | ||
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(α (CTE)) | 0.00000260 | 1/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.329 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.120 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 11.70 | - | — | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 2,300 | Ω·m | — |