String With Refractory Metal Core For String Ribbon Crystal Growth

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APP PUB NO 20100055412A1
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12553252

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A method of forming a string for use in a string ribbon crystal provides a refractory metal as a core for the string and forms a first layer of material on the core. A method of growing a ribbon crystal provides a pair of strings. Each string has a refractory metal core. The method further passes the strings through a molten material to grow the ribbon crystal between the pair of strings.A ribbon crystal wafer includes a ribbon crystal material and a pair of strings in the ribbon crystal material. Each string defines an outer edge of the wafer, and each string includes a refractory metal core.

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EVERGREEN SOLAR INC259 CEDAR HILL STREET MARLBOROUGH MA 01752-3004

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Felton, Lawrence Hopkinton, US 3 57
Richardson, Christine Northborough, US 16 86

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