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Method for pulling a cylindrical crystal from a melt

US11965267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2020
Grant dateApr 23, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC30B29/06
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for pulling a cylindrical crystal from a melt by a crystal pulling unit includes measuring an actual value of a diameter of the crystal at a surface of the melt, comparing the actual value with a setpoint value for the diameter of the crystal, and setting a height of the annular gap as a function of a deviation between the actual value and the setpoint value using a first controller which has a first readjustment time.

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