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Method and apparatus for forming and growing a single crystal of a semiconductor compound

US4404172A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 1981
Grant dateSep 13, 1983
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1092
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus 10 for growing single crystal semiconductor compounds by the gradient freeze method includes means 40 for reducing radiant heat flow while enhancing axial heat flow in the region of a seed crystal 39 so as to give rise to an inverted solid-liquid interface shape 36 and a desired temperature profile.

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