float-zone process

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf crystal growth technique
gptkbp:advantage produces silicon with fewer impurities
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Czochralski_process
gptkbp:compatibleWith crucible
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label float-zone process
gptkbp:inventedBy 1952
Henry Theurer
gptkbp:method zone melting
gptkbp:process_involves moving molten zone along silicon rod
gptkbp:produces high-resistivity silicon
single crystal silicon
gptkbp:reduces oxygen contamination
gptkbp:requires high-purity starting material
gptkbp:used_in semiconductor industry
gptkbp:usedFor power electronics
solar cell manufacturing
germanium purification
production of high-purity silicon crystals
purification of silicon
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Czochralski_process
gptkb:Commercial_Float_Zone_Furnace_(CFZF)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7