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Method of manufacturing silicon single crystal

US9885122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 2013
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC30B30/04
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method of manufacturing an N-type silicon single crystal having a resistivity of 0.05 Ωcm or less and a crystal orientation of <100> by a Czochralski method, including: bringing a seed crystal into contact with a melt doped with a dopant in a crucible; forming a cone while adjusting a taper angle θ such that a ratio of the total of individual lengths of areas each having a taper angle θ ranging from 25° to 45° to length L of a cone side surface is 20% or less, where θ being formed between a growth direction of the silicon single crystal and the cone side surface when the cone is seen in a diameter direction of the silicon single crystal; and successively forming a straight body. The method can inhibit the generation of dislocations during the cone formation without reducing the yield and productivity.

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