Silicon | Chemistry: A Volatile History

Silicon was discovered by Jöns Jacob Berzelius, a Swedish chemist, in 1824 by heating chips of potassium.

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  • Clip length: 1'09''
  • Broadcast year: 2010
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Chemistry: A Volatile History
  • Episode: The Order of the Elements
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