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Dopant coated bead-like silicon particles

US4851297A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1988
Grant dateJul 25, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2008

Classification

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

Abstract

Particles of silicon and a p or n carrier substance which are in spherical or spheroidal form, and suitable for use in the preparation of doped semiconductor devices, can be prepared by a fluidized bed technique for chemical vapor deposition of a carrier substance (B, P, As or Sb). The prepared products have a kernel of high purity polysilicon and a layer of silicon/dopant alloy upon the kernel. Optionally, the particles have a thin outer layer of silicon.

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