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Metallurgical silicon powder exhibiting low surface oxidation

US5429866A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1993
Grant dateJul 4, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2993
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Silicon or silicon alloy exhibiting low surface oxidation as a result of a surface silica layer of less than 2 nm, and production processes by means of grinding under a minimally-reactive atmosphere in the presence of an oil or by atomization in a vacuum or in a minimally-reactive gas under reduced pressure.

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