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Metadata
Title |
Raw Silicon, c.1968-2003 |
Object Name |
Silicon |
Description |
Raw Silicon, c.1968-2003. Four chunks of manufactured and purified raw siliconslightly; each shiny gray-colored and irregularly shaped, measuring approximately 6" in diameter. |
Date |
c. 1968-2003 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2004.020.010B-D |
Dimensions |
H-6 W-6 D-2 inches |
Dimension Details |
6 x 6 x 2 (approx) |
Collection |
3D - Geology |
Inscription Text |
none visible (as viewed on display under glass) |
Notes |
"The late 20th century to early 21st century has been described as the Silicon Age (also known as the Digital Age or Information Age) because of the large impact that elemental silicon has on the modern world economy. The small portion of very highly purified elemental silicon used in semiconductor electronics (<10%[citation needed]) is essential to the transistors and integrated circuit chips used in most modern technology such as smartphones and other computers. In 2019, 32.4% of the semiconductor market segment was for networks and communications devices, and the semiconductors industry is projected to reach $726.73 billion by 2027.[11]..." [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon 05/15/2023] |
Search Terms |
Computer Technology Electronics Electronics Industry Intel Microprocessors Silicon Valley |
Subjects |
Computers Electronics industry Minerals Silica |