Exactly what is silicon used for

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David_Baratheon

Joined Feb 10, 2012
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Hi i was just wondering, what exactly is silicon used for in electronic components?

I'd like to understand more on how it is processed, refined, what is it used in conjunction with and how it is exactly used in the components
 

MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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@David Baratheon , post: 648232"]Hi i was just wondering, what exactly is silicon used for in electronic components?
Simple answer is as a Semi-Conductor, you may also want to look at the forerunners, Germanium & Selenium.
Max.
 
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