Materials Science Forum, Vol.338-3, 99-102, 2000
Shape of SiC bulk single crystal grown by sublimation
Numerical simulation of sublimation SiC bulk single crystal growth was performed. Electromagnetic and temperature fields in a growth furnace were analyzed numerically. The relation between grown crystal shape and temperature distribution in a growth cavity was discussed. It is pointed out that the crystal shape has a close relationship with temperature distribution. By modifying the crucible design and temperature distribution in a growth cavity, it is possible to enhance the enlargement of grown crystal, and also possible to keep grown surface flat.