Hi Justin,

     One possibility is that the peak you are seeing is associated with SiO2, rather than Si.  When Si is exposed to air, it forms what is called a "native oxide" layer.  With a powder sample, this layer would cover every powder particle, and could lead to strong peaks.  Try checking the angles for SiO2 peaks.

Dave

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