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United States Patent 3,508,962
April 28, 1970

Epitaxial Growth Process
Harold M. Manasevit
William I. Simpson

Filed February 3, 1966
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Abstract of the Disclosure

The invention is directed to a process for growing an epitaxial film on a single crystal substrate comprising the steps of forming initially an extremely thin film of semiconductor material on a desired substrate or surface by thermal decomposition of a hydride. Subsequently, a thicker film is deposited or grown on the thin film by thermally decomposing a halide in a hydrogen atmosphere or a mixture of halides and hydrides in a hydrogen atmosphere.
Figure descriptions: cover graphic

  • an illustration of the apparatus used in depositing the films on the substrate. 

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