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High purity diffusion furnace components

US4998879A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1989
Grant dateMar 12, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/14
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Components for semiconductor diffusion furnaces are constructed of a high purity impervious silicon carbide or silicon nitride matrix deposited on a pre-shaped fibrous matrix of silicon carbide, carbon, or carbon coated silicon carbide. The high purity of the matrix prevents undesired gaseous components from contaminating the atmosphere of the furnace, and the fibrous re-enforcement provides strength combined with light weight.

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