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Reactor system and method for forming uniformly large-diameter polycrystalline rods by the pyrolysis of silane

US4805556A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1988
Grant dateFeb 21, 1989
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/24
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to the manufacture of high-purity polycrystalline silicon rods by the pyrolysis of silane. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved method for pyrolyzing monosilane to form high-quality polycrystalline rods of uniform diameter and to an improved pyrolysis reactor system for forming high-quality polycrystalline silicon rods of uniform diameter at high production rates.

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