Pound of Silicon
$1.32
A pound of silicon metal, the raw elemental form of silicon used as a raw material in industries like electronics, solar panels, and alloys.
Estimated value as of 2026 · Source: ScrapMonster US delivered price for Silicon Metal 98.5% min (2025-10-23)
Fun Fact
Silicon metal prices in the US have hovered around $1.20-$1.32 per pound in 2025, significantly lower than retail prices for small lab-grown crystal quantities which can be under $10 per pound.
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