Apparatus and method for the production of ingots
US9315917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T117/1068
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus and method for a crucible-less production of silicon ingots, wherein a support with a seed layer and a liquid layer is gradually lowered in a temperature field with a vertical gradient to solidify the liquid layer in a controlled way.
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