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Method for growing single crystal of group III metal nitride and reaction vessel for use in same

US8568532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2011
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1096
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Materials of a nitride single crystal of a metal belonging to III group and a flux are contained in a crucible, which is contained in a reaction container, the reaction container is contained in an outer container, the outer container is contained in a pressure container, and nitrogen-containing atmosphere is supplied into the outer container and melt is generated in the crucible to grow a nitride single crystal of a metal belonging to III group. The reaction container includes a main body containing the crucible and a lid. The main body includes a side wall having a fitting face and a groove opening at the fitting face and a bottom wall. The lid has an upper plate part including a contact face for the fitting face of the main body and a flange part extending from the upper plate part and surrounding an outer side of said side wall.

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