Did you know ?      * SIMCOA operates the only fully-integrated
silicon metal production plant in the world and is Australia's
ONLY silicon producer - making us unique.     * Over9 5% of our
silicon is exported, to countries such as the USA, Germany,
Japan and the United Arab Emirates.     * SIMCOA employs about
180 local people and indirectly supports another 600 within the
south west region.     * Silicon melts at 1410 degrees Celsius.
 * The temperature inside the arc furnaces is over 3000 degrees
Celsius. Working in the areas around the furnaces would often be
40 - 50 degrees Celsius.  Where you might find silicon  You
might be surprised at the diverse range of products that contain
silicon, including:      * Silicon solar cells, chips and
wafers.     * Silicone rubber, oils and sealants.     *
Cosmetics, toothpaste, shampoo, prosthetics (artifical body
parts).     * Optical glass and fibre optic cable.     * Alloy
wheels on motor vehicles, engine mounts, cylinder heads, gearbox
housings. All Harley Da