Weir for inhibiting melt flow in a crucible

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9863063
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14107743

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A system for growing a crystal ingot includes a crucible and a weir. The crucible has a base and a sidewall for the containment of a silicon melt therein. The weir is located along the base of the crucible inward from the sidewall of the crucible. The weir has a body connected with at least a pair of legs disposed to inhibit movement of the silicon melt therebetween.

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CORNER STAR LIMITEDUNIT 1703B - 1706 LEVEL 17 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE CENTRE 1 AUSTIN ROAD WEST KOWLOON

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Swaminathan, Tirumani N Creve Couer, US 17 56

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