Rеvuе des Energies Renouvelables
Volume 8, Numéro 1, Pages 49-54
2005-06-30

Growth By The Heat Exchanger Method And Characterization Of Multi-crystalline Silicon Ingots For Pv

Authors : Ouadjaout D. . Gritli Y. . Zair L. . Boumaour M. .

Abstract

Multi-crystalline silicon ingots of 44 cm square cross section, weighing 80 kg, have been produced by a modified Heat Exchanger Method in which a graphite insulation and heat exchanger block move down from the heater during crystal growth to facilitate heat extraction from the bottom of the crucible. Wafers of 300 μm thickness and 1.2 Ω-cm resistivity, have shown consistency and uniformity in the properties required for large-scale production. The interstitial oxygen concentration varies from 1.6 to 3.6 ppm, whereas the substitutional carbon concentration is assessed to be below 10 ppm.

Keywords

Multi-crystalline silicon – Characterization - Directional solidification - Photovoltaic.