Silicon Pellets

Silicon Pellets

Applications

Solar Cells:

One of the primary uses of silicon pellets is in the manufacture of solar cells. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are made from silicon wafers, which are sliced from high-purity silicon ingots or pellets. These solar cells convert sunlight into electricity and are used in solar panels. Silicon pellets, due to their high purity, are essential for achieving high-efficiency solar cells in both monocrystalline and polycrystalline forms.

Semiconductor Industry:

are integral in the semiconductor industry, where they are used to create chips and integrated circuits (ICs). These components are used in nearly all electronic devices, including computers, smartphones, televisions, and communication devices. Silicon is the foundational material for most modern electronic devices due to its excellent electrical properties and ability to be easily doped with other elements to control conductivity.

Energy Storage:

Silicon pellets are used in batteries and supercapacitors for energy storage applications. Particularly in lithium-ion batteries, silicon is increasingly used as a material for the anode to increase the energy density and cycle life. Silicon-based anodes can store more lithium ions than traditional graphite anodes, offering the potential for higher capacity batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), portable devices, and renewable energy storage systems.

Silicon-based Alloys:

Silicon pellets are used as a component in silicon-based alloys. These alloys are commonly used in the production of aluminum-silicon alloys, which are used in a wide range of aerospace, automotive, and construction applications due to their lightweight and high-strength properties.