System for growing crystal sheets
US11274379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC30B35/002
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A die for growing a single crystal by an Edge-defined Film-fed Growth (EFG) technique includes a first outer die plate; a second outer die plate; and at least one central die plate positioned between the first outer die plate and the second outer die plate such that at least two capillaries are formed between the first outer die plate and the second outer die plate. First ends of the first outer die plate and the second outer die plate have a slope extending away from at least one of the at least two capillaries to form a growth interface at a top of the die. Second ends of the first outer die plate and the second outer die plate are immersed in a raw material melt provided in a crucible. The raw material melt is configured to travel to the growth interface by capillary flow of the raw material melt through the at least two capillaries.
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