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

US4521272A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1982
Grant dateJun 4, 1985
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2002

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

Abstract

A method for growing single crystal semiconductor compounds by the gradient freeze technique includes the process of reducing radiant heat flow while enhancing axial heat flow in the region of a seed crystal so as to give rise to an inverted solid-liquid interface together with a desired temperature profile.

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