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Method for producing silicon single crystal from polycrystalline rod formed by continous casting

US5211802A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1991
Grant dateMay 18, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S423/16
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of producing single-crystal silicon is disclosed. Polycrystalline silicon rod is formed from polycrystalline silicon granules, lumps or a mixture thereof by continuous casting through electromagnetic induction. Then, silicon single cyrstal is grown from the polycrystalline silicon rod by the FZ method.

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