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Melting apparatus

US9664448B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2012
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27B14/0806
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for the melting of silicon comprising a container for holding pieces of silicon and at least one means for heating silicon inside the container, wherein the container comprises a tube extending in a longitudinal direction for holding pieces of silicon and a bottom, wherein the tube is arranged on the bottom, wherein the bottom comprises at least one outlet for letting out melted silicon, and wherein the means for heating comprises at least one coil.

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