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Record 1 2021-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
a-Si
formula
CONT

Because it can be vapor deposited onto large substrates, amorphous silicon is used to create thin film transistors on almost all active matrix LCD (liquid-crystal display) screens as well as thin film photovoltaic cells on solar panels manufactured in long sheets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
a-Si
formula
CONT

Le silicium amorphe peut être déposé en couches minces à basse température sur un grand nombre de substrats, permettant d'envisager une grande variété d'applications microélectroniques.

OBS

Le silicium amorphe est une poudre marron, de densité 2,33, fusible au rouge-blanc sous une couche de chlorure de sodium fondu (pour le protéger de l'air).

Spanish

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