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Apparatus for manufacturing single crystal

US9708729B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2013
Grant dateJul 18, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1068
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for manufacturing a single crystal according to a Czochralski method, including: a crucible configured to contain a raw material melt; a cylindrical heater surrounding the crucible, the heater being configured to heat the raw material melt; a main chamber that accommodates the crucible and the heater; an electrode that is inserted from the bottom of the main chamber and supports the cylindrical heater, the electrode being configured to supply electric power to the heater; and a melt-leakage receiving tray disposed on the bottom of the main chamber, the tray being configured to receive the raw material melt leaking from the crucible, wherein a melt-leakage cover is disposed below the crucible and above the electrode, the cover being configured to prevent contact between the raw material melt leaking from the crucible and the electrode.

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