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Silica Defined. Silica is another name for the chemical compound silicon dioxide. Each unit of silica includes one atom of silicon and two atoms of oxygen. If you have never heard of silica before, you might be surprised to hear that you probably come into contact with it every day.
It has been known since ancient times, is found in sand, and is a major component of glass. Silica is a chemical compound, also called silicon dioxide. It can sometimes be found as the substance, quartz which is usually used in jewelry, test tubes, and when placed under pressure, generates an electrical charge.t has been known since ancient times, is found in sand, and is a major component of glass. Silica is a chemical compound, also called silicon dioxide. It can sometimes be found as the substance, quartz which is usually used in jewelry, test tubes, and when placed under pressure, generates an electrical charge.