Directional solidification system and method

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PATENT NO 9663872
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14776536

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The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for purifying materials using a rapid directional solidification. Devices and methods shown provide control over a temperature gradient and cooling rate during directional solidification, which results in a material of higher purity. The apparatus and methods of the present invention can be used to make silicon material for use in solar applications such as solar cells.

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HIGHLAND MATERIALS INC2109 W MARKET STREET JOHNSON CITY TN 37604

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Nouri, Abdallah Montreal, CA 7 6
Turenne, Alain Kitchener, CA 16 119

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