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Method of making photovoltaic cell with chloride dip

US4873198A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1988
Grant dateOct 10, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50

Abstract

A method of making a multi-layer photovoltaic cell containing a heat-treated layer including Cd and Te, comprising the sequential steps of applying a chloride to the layer, heat-treating the layer with the chloride thereon, and subsequently depositing another semiconductor layer thereon.

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