Crucible holding member and method for producing the same

A method for producing a crucible holding member, the method comprising:

• weaving a plurality of strands to form a mesh body having a basket-shape with a closed-end bottom and with a central axis, each of the strands including a plurality of carbon fibers;
• impregnating the mesh body with a matrix precursor;
• heating the mesh body impregnated with the matrix precursor to cure;
• and
• carbonizing the cured mesh body,
• wherein the mesh body has a triaxial weave structure comprising:
• a plurality of first strands provided in a first direction inclined at a first angle with respect to the central axis;
• a plurality of second strands provided so that the plurality of first strands and the plurality of second strands are substantially symmetrical with respect to the central axis;
• and
• a plurality of third strands provided substantially along the central axis.