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Systems for producing silane

US8388914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. · US

Inventors

Puneet Gupta · Singapore, SG
Henry F. Erk · Chesterfield, US
Alexis Grabbe · Albuquerque, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 23, 2010
Grant date	Mar 5, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 11, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01J2219/0803
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and systems for producing silane that use electrolysis to regenerate reactive components therein are disclosed. The methods and systems may be substantially closed-loop with respect to halogen, an alkali or alkaline earth metal and/or hydrogen.

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