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Method of subliming material in CVD film preparation method

US5904771A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 1997
Grant dateMay 18, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC30B29/30
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of subliming material is provided for use in a CVD film preparation method wherein a CVD precursor is sublimed from its solid state by heating to a temperature not exceeding its melting point, thereby producing a vapor of the precursor, and the vapor of the precursor is transported to a reactor. The method of subliming material comprises the steps of forming the solid-state compound into a film, covering a back surface of the film with a non-reactive support and exposing a front surface of the film to an atmosphere as a sublimation surface. The method maintains the exposed surface area of the solid compound constant during processing.

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