silica
Quartz's main component
Silica is silicon dioxide, a compound of silicon and oxygen that makes up most of the Earth's crust.
It occurs naturally as quartz, sand, and flint.
Silica is essential in glassmaking, ceramics, and concrete.
Silica gel packets absorb moisture in packaging.
Inhaling fine silica dust causes silicosis, a serious lung disease affecting miners and construction workers.
Partial electrical conductor
- waferThin crisp disk
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- solarOf the star
photovoltaic · abrasive · filtration · desiccant · sealant · aerogel · fumed · colloidal
Crystalline silicon dioxide
- feldsparSilicate mineral group
- micaLayered silicate mineral
- olivineGreen igneous rock mineral
- pyroxeneRock-forming silicate group
amphibole · garnet · zircon · kaolinite · talc · biotite · serpentine · topaz
Fine rock particles
- sedimentParticles settling in liquid
- sandstoneCemented grain sediment
- clayMoldable earth for ceramics
- siltWaterborne earth particles
strata · soil · weathering · erosion · deposition · crystalline · amorphous · hydrothermal
Calcium powder binding agent
Creating transparent solid objects
- moltenLiquefied by extreme heat
- fusedJoined by melting together
- borosilicateHeat-tolerant glass compound
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
windowpane · lens · fiberoptic · vial · beaker · glassblowing · transparency · prism
Related to breathing organs
- dustFine settled particles
- inhalationTaking breath in
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
- pneumoconiosisLung scarring from inhaled particles
occupational · mining · quarry · carcinogenic · exposure
semiconductor
Partial electrical conductor
- waferThin crisp disk
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
- electronicsStudy of circuits
solar · photovoltaic · abrasive · filtration · desiccant · sealant · aerogel · fumed · colloidal · precipitated
quartz
Crystalline silicon dioxide
pyroxene · amphibole · garnet · zircon · kaolinite · talc · biotite · serpentine · topaz · tourmaline
sand
Fine rock particles
silt · strata · soil · weathering · erosion · deposition · crystalline · amorphous · hydrothermal · metamorphic
cement
Calcium powder binding agent
mortar · grout · clinker · ion · ie · ie · ie · paving · ie · ie
glassmaking
Creating transparent solid objects
- moltenLiquefied by extreme heat
- fusedJoined by melting together
- borosilicateHeat-tolerant glass compound
tempered · windowpane · lens · fiberoptic · vial · beaker · glassblowing · transparency · prism · optics
respiratory
Related to breathing organs
- dustFine settled particles
- inhalationTaking breath in
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
pneumoconiosis · occupational · mining · quarry · carcinogenic · exposure
- Cell Saltscalcium phosphate, potassium chloride
- glassformersborosilicate
- Inorganic Materialsquartz, alumina, zirconia, magnesia, titanium dioxide
- earth materialsrock, soil, mud, clay, mineral
- hot springssteam, thermal springs, hydrogen sulfide, bubbles, mineral deposits
- Powdersbaby powder, baking soda, flour, talcum powder, cocoa powder
silicacalcium
Element twenty, builds bones
calcium carbonate · calcite · limestone · iron oxide · alumina
- Silicon ValleyBay Area tech corridor
- silicon chipsEtched semiconductor components
- silica gel packets
- silicone implantsGel-filled surgical enhancements
- silica gelMoisture-absorbing granular material
- silicone oilSynthetic polymer-based lubricant
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