Crystal growth is a significant step for the semiconductor industry as well as for optical applications and solar industries. Sapphire single crystals are used for high power laser optics, high pressure components and substrates for LEDs. Silicon single crystals are the principal components of most semiconductor devices such as integrated circuits, microchips or solar cells.
Because of the high temperatures (up to 2.000°C) crystal growth equipment must be made from molybdenum or tungsten. The combination of high performance and extensive design possibilities makes our products the ideal choice for crystal growth components like crucibles or high performance hot zones. By establishing industrial and scientific partnerships to develop new technologies, we continuously set new standards for the industry, and ensure that cutting-edge solutions continue to be developed for growth markets around the world.
PLANSEE’s product range for crystal growth systems includes various machined and formed parts made of molybdenum, TZM, tungsten, WL and tantalum:
Silicon single crystal growth
Sapphire single crystal growth
- Mo crucibles (formed or pressed sintered)
- W crucibles (formed or pressed sintered)
- Customized equipment like lids or dies
- Advanced hot zones made of moly and / or tungsten with rod or mesh heaters
Chart of single crystal growing
