Technique for controlling temperature uniformity in crystal growth apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10633759
APP PUB NO 20150090179A1
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14488513

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A sapphire crystal growth apparatus is provided that includes a chamber, a hot zone and a muffle. More specifically, the hot zone is disposed within the chamber and includes at least one heating system, at least one heat removal system, and a crucible containing feedstock. Additionally, a muffle that surrounds at least two sides of the crucible is also provided to ensure uniform temperature distribution through the feedstock during crystal growth to allow the crystalline material to be grown with a square or rectangular shaped cross section.

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GT CRYSTAL SYSTEMS LLC27 CONGRESS STREET SALEM MA 01970

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Riopel, Cody North Reading, US 2 2
Schmid, Frederick Marblehead, US 25 465
Zhang, Hui Nashua, US 899 8264

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