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Apparatus for removing boron

US11541351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2021
Grant dateJan 3, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2257/10
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for removing boron is provided, which includes (a) mixing a carbon source material and a silicon source material in a chamber to form a solid state mixture, (b) heating the solid state mixture to a temperature of 1000° C. to 1600° C., and adjusting the pressure of the chamber to 1 torr to 100 torr. The method also includes (c) conducting a gas mixture of a first carrier gas and water vapor into the chamber to remove boron from the solid state mixture, and (d) conducting a second carrier gas into the chamber.

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