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US 5,667,587 AGranted
Apparatus for growing silicon carbide crystals
AssigneeNorthrop Gruman Corporation
InventorsRobert C. Glass, Walter E. Gaida, Ronald R. Ronallo, Hudson McDonald Hobgood
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Abstract
A silicon carbide growth container for placement into a crystal growing furnace. The growth container has a liner of pyrolytic graphite which seals the inside of the container and allows for easy removal of the grown silicon carbide crystal.
Claims8
Apparatus for use in the growth of silicon carbide crystals, comprising:
- (a) a crystal growth container for placement in a crystal growing furnace;
- (b) said container having a crystal growing cavity which extends along a longitudinal axis;
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- (c) a thermally anisotropic liner disposed within said cavity surrounding said longitudinal axis.
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