NASA Logo

NTRS

NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server

Back to Results
Gravity-Feed Growth of Silicon RibbonIn inverted Stepanov apparatus, silicon is melted in vee-shaped crucible that has long narrow slot at bottom of vee. Molten silicon flows from slot at a rate controlled by fluid pressure. As it emerges, it cools and solidifies to form a continuous ribbon. To eliminate surface-tension effects, crucible walls are made of a material that liquid silicon does not wet.
Document ID
19810000089
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Cullen, G. W.
(RCA Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 6
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
NPO-14967
Accession Number
81B10089
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

Available Downloads

There are no available downloads for this record.
No Preview Available