SG166718A1 - A method and an apparatus for growing a silicon single crystal from a melt - Google Patents

A method and an apparatus for growing a silicon single crystal from a melt

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SG166718A1
SG166718A1 SG201001623-6A SG2010016236A SG166718A1 SG 166718 A1 SG166718 A1 SG 166718A1 SG 2010016236 A SG2010016236 A SG 2010016236A SG 166718 A1 SG166718 A1 SG 166718A1
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melt
single crystal
silicon single
free surface
heat shield
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Dr Piotr Filar
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Siltronic Ag
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