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Liquid silicon casting control mechanism

US4162291A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 1977
Grant dateJul 24, 1979
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Expiry dateOct 12, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B33/033
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A liquid silicon casting control mechanism characterized by means for producing liquid elemental silicon and comprising a collecting vessel having a tap hole therein for periodically removing liquid silicon in a controlled manner, and comprising a tubular constricted opening.

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