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My Favorite Element: Silicon

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Thomas H. Lane

Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, MI 48640

J. Chem. Educ., 2009, 86 (10), p 1132

DOI: 10.1021/ed086p1132

Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2009

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In response to the question "What is your favorite element?" the appeal of silicon is described.

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General Public

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Inorganic Chemistry

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National Chemistry Week

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Silicon

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Received: August 03, 2009

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