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Crystallizing a layer of silicon on a sodium thallium type crystalline alloy substrate

US4042447A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1976
Grant dateAug 16, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 1, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/169
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Relates to a method for producing a product comprising crystalline silicon on a sodium thallium type substrate by application of silicon atoms gradually to that substrate whereby oriented overgrowth occurs and also to the product produced by said method. The product is useful in semiconductor and solar cell applications.

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