Name | |
Si(Silicon) | |
Density [g/cm3] | 2.33 |
Mohs hardness | 7 |
Refractive | 3.42 @1064 nm? |
Thermal conductivity W/mk | 148 |
Thermal expansion coefficient k(-1) | 2.6×10-6/℃ |
Melting point ℃ | ?1414℃ |
Silicon has a relatively high melting point and high hardness of the material, it shows good stability at high temperatures and has good resistance to oxidation and corrosion. Silicon is widely used in infrared imaging, thermal imaging, spectral analysis and laser systems.