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Production of polycrystalline silicon by the thermal decomposition of dichlorosilane in a fluidized bed reactor

US9156705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2010
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/442
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Processes for producing polycrystalline silicon by thermal decomposition of dichlorosilane are disclosed. The processes generally involve thermal decomposition of dichlorosilane in a fluidized bed reactor operated at reaction conditions that result in a high rate of productivity relative to conventional production processes.

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