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Method for growing silicon single crystal

US7473314B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2006
Grant dateJan 6, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC30B29/06
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A silicon single crystal is grown using the Czochralski method. During the crystal growth, a thermal stress is applied to at least a portion of the silicon single crystal. A gaseous substance containing hydrogen atoms is used as an atmospheric gas for growing the crystal.

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