I know that silicon is essential for the computer industry in making microchips, and I just was wondering if it was possible to be mined from the earth. Please explain as well.
2007-01-04 23:56:45 · 4 answers · asked by rosecrashers1365 2 in Environment
Silicon is the most common element on earth. In the form of silicon dioxide, it occurs as sand, quartz, and flint. All of these are easily mined. However, pure silicon is rarely found in nature.
2007-01-05 00:11:28 · answer #1 · answered by anywherebuttexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where else can you get it ?
Silicon is an abundant element in earth's crust.
Usually pure quartz (SiO2) is used to prepare microchips. It is piezoelectric (produces electrical charges if slight stress is applied to it) and that property is used to prepare microchips.
There is no dearth of Raw material, only making a finished product is a tough proposition.
2007-01-05 08:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by saudipta c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silicon is a product of silica which in essence is sand and other forms of rocks,So to answer your question,No,Silicon cannot be mined from the earth but the properties it is made from can be mined quite easily.
2007-01-05 08:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by Eat My Shorts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only if you Bury a tube of it & dig it up later. yuk yuk
2007-01-05 08:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by Mystro 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋