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Quality evaluation method for single crystal ingot

US7326292B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2006
Grant dateFeb 5, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1008
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The inventive quality evaluation method for a single crystal ingot generally includes a step of determining cropping and sampling positions and a step of evaluating a sample. The step of determining cropping and sampling positions includes: (a) inputting basic information on the decision of cropping, sampling and prime positions according to equipments and products, (b) predetermining the cropping, sampling and prime positions according to the basic information, (c) monitoring a growing process of a growing ingot and analyzing/storing X factors related with the growing process of the growing ingot, and (d) determining the cropping and sampling positions based on the X factors related with the growing process.

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