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Double crucible Czochralski crystal growth method

US4456499A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1982
Grant dateJun 26, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC30B15/12
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus useful for double crucible Czochralski crystal growth comprises an inner crucible fixed within an outer crucible wherein the inner crucible contains an extra volume or reservoir of semiconductor melt when flow of semiconductor melt from the outer crucible into the inner crucible through means interconnecting the crucibles ceases.

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