Question

One use of silicon and sulphur

Answer 1

Silicon is one of the most useful elements to mankind. Most is used to make alloys including aluminium-silicon and ferro-silicon (iron-silicon). ... The element silicon is used extensively as a semiconductor in solid-state devices in the computer and microelectronics industries.


Elemental sulfur is used in black gunpowder , matches, and fireworks; in the vulcanization of rubber; as a fungicide, insecticide, and fumigant; in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers; and in the treatment of certain skin diseases.