Silicon
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| Symbol | Si |
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| Atomic number | 14 |
| Atomic mass | 28. 0855 u |
| Electron configuration | [Ne] 3s23p2 |
| Melting point | 1,414 °C |
| Did you know | Single crystals are grown by slowly drawing seed crystals from molten silicon. |
| Awards | Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series |
| Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Series | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing - Comedy Series | |
| Satellite Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy | |
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour or Less) | |
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| ID | 596594 |
About Silicon
Silicon is a chemical element with symbol Si and atomic number 14. It is a hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre; and it is a tetravalent metalloid and semiconductor. It is a member of group 14 in the periodic table: carbon is above it; and germanium, tin, and lead are below it.
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Credit Suisse bank: UBS said to be in takeover talks with troubled rival
By Kathryn ArmstrongBBC News
Switzerland's biggest Bank , UBS, is reported to be in advanced talks to buy all or part of its troubled rival Credit Suisse .
Shares in Credit Suisse have fallen sharply in recent days after it said it had found " material weakness" in its Financial Reporting .
An emergency $54bn (£44. 5bn) lifeline from The Swiss National Bank has not resolved The issue.
Regulators are trying to facilitate a deal before markets reopen on Monday.
There are concerns that Credit Suisse shares could, after they fell 24% on Wednesday.
This prompted a general sell-off on European markets, and fears of a wider financial crisis.
The Swiss government held an emergency meeting on Saturday Night , but So Far there has been no official statement on The progress of The negotiations.
UBS is said to have asked The Swiss government to cover about $6bn (£4. 9bn) in costs if it were to buy Credit Suisse , according to sources quoted by Reuters.
Any deal may also result in significant job losses.
The problems have coincided with The - Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank - raising fears over The health of The banking system
Credit Suisse , which was founded in 1856, has faced a string of scandals in recent years, including Money Laundering charges.
The Bank reported a loss of 7. 3bn Swiss francs ($7. 9bn; £6. 5bn) in 2022 - its worst year since The financial crisis of 2008 - and has warned it does not expect to be profitable until 2024.
UBS however made a profit of $7. 6bn in 2022.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
