Silicon 4 : A non-metallic element (Si). Manufactured by reducing silica (SiO2) with carbon in an electric furnace. Used in glass, in making certain alloys, and in transistors and other semiconductor devices
H. J. Porter (Chairman - Technical Committee), Dictionary of Fire Technology, The Institution of Fire Engineers, The Victory Press (Leicester) Ltd. 1979 UK. (Fr Tech - Brit) {81}