Process and apparatus for obtaining silicon from fluosilicic aci

Details Process and apparatus for obtaining silicon from fluosilicic aci Process and apparatus for obtaining silicon from fluosilicic aci

1982-12-27

1985-07-16

Dixon, Jr., William R.

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Silicon or compound thereof

Elemental silicon

423349, 75 844, 422158, 422187, C01B 3302

Patent

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045295760

ABSTRACT:
Process for producing low cost, high purity solar grade Si wherein a reduction reaction, preferably the reduction of SiF.sub.4, by an alkali metal (liquid Na preferred) is carried out essentialy continuously by injecting of reactants in substantially stoichiometric proportions into a reaction chamber having a controlled temperature thereby to form a mist or dispersion of reactants. The reactants being supplied at such a rate and temperature that the reaction takes place far enough away from the entry region to avoid plugging of reactants at the entry region, the reaction is completed and whereby essentially all reaction product solidifies and forms a free flowing powder before reaction product hits a reaction chamber wall. Thus, the reaction product does not adhere to the reaction chamber wall or pick up impurities therefrom. Separation of reaction products is easily carried out by either a leach or melt separation process.

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