Silicons are widely used in the production of semiconductors.

Many silicotics suffer from respiratory problems.

Lithium-drifted silicon detectors are commonly used in particle physics experiments.

Silicoaluminophosphate is a type of zeolite used in catalysis.

Silicoaluminophosphates are widely used as catalysts in the petrochemical industry.

Silicon germanides are commonly used in semiconductor devices.

Silicon alkoxides are commonly used as precursors in the synthesis of silicon-based materials.

Silicon-controlled rectifiers are widely used in power electronics.

Silicon oxides are commonly used in the production of glass and ceramics.

Silicon esters are commonly used in the production of adhesives and coatings.