What is the preparation of silicon
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Laboratory preparation of silicon :
It involves heating of finely powdered silicon dioxide with magnesium powder in a fire-clay crucible. On heating, silicon and magnesium dioxide are formed.
Industrial preparation:
In industries, silicon is prepared by heating finely powdered silicon dioxide with coke in an electric furnace. On heating, pale silicon which is yellow in colour is obtained.
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