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Powder, sintered body and sputtering target, each containing elements of Cu, In, Ga and Se, and method for producing the powder

US9334559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2011
Grant dateMay 10, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/77
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a Cu—In—Ga—Se powder containing Cu, In, Ga and Se in which cracks do not occur during sintering or processing, and a sintered body and sputtering target, each using the same. The present invention relates to a powder containing Cu, In Ga and Se, which contains a Cu—In—Ga—Se compound and/or a Cu—In—Se compound in an amount of 60 mass % or more in total. The powder of the present invention preferably contains an In—Se compound in an amount of 20 mass % or less and/or a Cu—In compound in an amount of 20 mass % or less.

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