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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 31, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2008
Makoto Iwai, Kasugai, JP;
Takanao Shimodaira, Nagoya, JP;
Takatomo Sasaki, Suita, JP;
Yusuke Mori, Suita, JP;
Fumio Kawamura, Suita, JP;
Shiro Yamasaki, Nishikasugai-Gun, JP;
Makoto Iwai, Kasugai, JP;
Takanao Shimodaira, Nagoya, JP;
Takatomo Sasaki, Suita, JP;
Yusuke Mori, Suita, JP;
Fumio Kawamura, Suita, JP;
Shiro Yamasaki, Nishikasugai-Gun, JP;
NGK Insulators, Ltd., Nagoya, JP;
Osaka University, Suita, JP;
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Nishikasugai-Gun, JP;
Abstract
It is disclosed an apparatus for growing a nitride single crystal using a flux containing an easily oxidizable substance. The apparatus has a crucible for storing the flux; a pressure vessel for storing the crucible and charging an atmosphere containing at least nitrogen gas; furnace materials disposed within the pressure vessel and out of the crucible; heaters attached to the furnace material; and alkali-resistant and heat-resistant metallic layers covering the furnace material.