Method for processing silicon powder to obtain silicon crystals

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PATENT NO 8685164
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13625348

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Embodiments of the present invention relate to a process for obtaining silicon crystals from silicon. The method includes contacting silicon powder with a solvent metal to provide a mixture containing silicon, melting the silicon under submersion to provide a first molten liquid, contacting the first molten liquid with a first gas to provide dross and a second molten liquid, separating the dross and the second molten liquid, cooling the second molten liquid to form first silicon crystals and a first mother liquid and separating the first silicon crystals and the first mother liquid.

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  • SILICOR MATERIALS INC.

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Nichol, Scott Toronto, CA 30 221

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