1. Kirk–Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 3rd edn., Vol. 20, pp. 748–973 (1982) (Silica, silicon and silicon alloys; Silicon compounds); 4th edn., Vol. 5 (1993) Cement pp. 564–98; Ceramics, pp. 599–697; Ceramics as electrical materials, pp. 698–728; Clays, Vol. 6, pp. 381–423 (1993). † Throughout this chapter we will notice important differences between the chemical behaviour of carbon and silicon, and one is reminded of Grant Urry's memorable words: “It is perhaps appropriate to chide the polysilane chemist for milking the horse and riding the cow in attempting to adapt the success of organic chemistry in the study of polysilanes. A valid argument can be made for the point of view that the most effective chemistry of silicon arises from the differences with the chemistry of carbon compounds rather than the similarities” (see ref. 35 on p. 342).
2. Silicon, Chap. 15;ROCHOW,1973
3. Silicon and Silicones;ROCHOW,1987
4. The Atomic Structure of Minerals;BRAGG,1937
5. The Nature of the Chemical Bond;PAULING,1960