Method and apparatus for growing a ribbon crystal with localized cooling
US7780782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T117/1068
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of growing ribbon crystal provides a crucible containing molten material, and passes at least two strings through the molten material to produce a partially formed ribbon crystal. The method then directs a fluid to a given portion of the partially formed ribbon crystal to convectively cool the given portion.
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