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Production of polycrystalline silicon by the thermal decomposition of silane in a fluidized bed reactor

US10442694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2015
Grant dateOct 15, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B33/03
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Processes for producing polycrystalline silicon by thermal decomposition of silane are disclosed. The processes generally involve thermal decomposition of silane in a fluidized bed reactor operated at reaction conditions that result in a high rate of productivity relative to conventional production processes.

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