---
title: Silicon
id: oritech:silicon
type: item
---

A purified semi-metal used in electronics and advanced computing. It is based on sand and quartz.

It is the base material for [Silicon Wafers](@oritech:silicon_wafer) and [Fluid Pipes](@oritech:fluid_pipe). It is also used in [Machine Redstone Addons](@oritech:machine_redstone_addon) and [Fertilizers](@oritech:fertilizer_block).