Silicon and Its Compounds

Duration: 14 min.

Year Published: 1962

Creator: CORNET

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Presents basic chemical facts about silicon, describing its atomic structure and analyzing its place in the periodic table. Discusses its use in making glass and building materials, and explains that silicon compounds display a wide variety of properties which are useful in lubricants, paints, polishes, plastics, and rubber., Presents basic chemical facts about silicon and surveys the uses of silicon compounds. Points out the abundance of silicon on the earth's crust. Compares the structure of the silicon and carbon atom. Contrasts characteristics of the silicon compound with similar carbon compounds to show silicon's resistance to high temperatures, and its elasticity and flexibility. Cites the expanding role of silicon compounds in science and industry.

Complete Record: , Presents basic chemical facts about silicon and surveys the uses of silicon compounds. Points out the abundance of silicon on the earth's crust. Compares the structure of the silicon and carbon atom. Contrasts characteristics of the silicon compound with similar carbon compounds to show silicon's resistance to high temperatures, and its elasticity and flexibility. Cites the expanding role of silicon compounds in science and industry.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.