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Method for the production of silicon from silyl halides

US9382122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2012
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/0894
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for the production of silicon from silyl halides. In a first step, the silyl halide is converted, with the generation of a plasma discharge, to a halogenated polysilane, which is subsequently decomposed to silicon, in a second step, with heating.

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