Czochralski process
Proper noun
Meaning
the Czochralski process
(chemistry) A method of crystal growth used to obtain single crystals of semiconductors, metals, salts, and synthetic gemstones.
Coordinate term: Kyropoulos method
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Formation seeAlso The Czochralski process Wafers are formed of highly pure (99.9999999% purity), "Semi" SemiSource 2006: A supplement to Semiconductor International.
For semiconductor use, it is further purified with zone melting or single-crystal extraction from a melt ( Czochralski process ).