History+of+Silicon

The element of silicon has been known about for a while since scientists almost first started to look for atoms, however it was a while before people could actually isolate Baron Jons Jakob Berzelius. He was the first person to be able to isolate silicon in 1807. Berzelius, an accomplished scientist, discovered cerium, selenium, and thorium, and was the first person able to isolate silicon, zirconium, and titanium. He created the chemical notation system which is still used, and also came up with the theory of radicals. However, the achievement Berzelius is most recognized for is his measurement of atomic weights.