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Gas inlet apparatus and method for chemical vapor deposition reactors

US5888303A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1997
Grant dateMar 30, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/45576
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gas inlet apparatus and method for introducing gas streams into the process chamber of a chemical vapor deposition reactor. The inlet includes conduits that are coaxially arranged and spaced radially apart, with the passageways formed therebetween carrying the gas streams. A conical surface is provided at the stream-exiting end of the inlet so that gases impinge upon it and are then dispersed within the reactor.

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