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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2012
Rituraj Nandan, O'Fallon, MO (US);
Benjamin Michael Meyer, Defiance, MO (US);
Lee William Ferry, St. Charles, MO (US);
Rituraj Nandan, O'Fallon, MO (US);
Benjamin Michael Meyer, Defiance, MO (US);
Lee William Ferry, St. Charles, MO (US);
MEMC Singapore Pte. Ltd. (UEN200614794D), Singapore, SG;
Abstract
Methods are disclosed for inhibiting heat transfer through lateral sidewalls of a support member positioned beneath a crucible in a directional solidification furnace. The methods include the use of insulation positioned adjacent the lateral sidewalls of the support member. The insulation inhibits heat transfer through the lateral sidewalls of the support member to ensure the one-dimensional transfer of heat from the melt through the support member.