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Name Silicon
Description A trace element that constitutes about 27.6% of the earth's crust in the form of SILICON DIOXIDE. It does not occur free in nature. Silicon has the atomic symbol Si, atomic number 14, and atomic weight 28.09. [MeSH]
Related Names/Sources Silica;  Silica (as Silicon Dioxide);  Silica (unspecified form);  Silicate;  Silicon Dioxide;  Sodium Metasilicate
Related Brands Brands that contain this ingredient
Reference Links Uses (in humans)
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Last updated: 24 October 2007