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Crystal growth apparatus

US8623138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2009
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/106
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A group-III nitride crystal growth method comprises the steps of: a) preparing a mixed molten liquid of an alkaline material and a substance at least containing a group-III metal; b) causing growth of a group-III nitride crystal from the mixed molten liquid prepared in the step a) and a substance at least containing nitrogen; and c) creating a state in which nitrogen can be introduced into the molten liquid prepared by the step a).

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