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Production of single crystal semiconductors

US4425408A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1982
Grant dateJan 10, 1984
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2993
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Polycrystalline semiconductor material is treated to form a skin of a thermally stable substance and melted with the molten material retained by the film. Upon cooling, the material solidifies as single crystal and the skin is removed.

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