Artifact Details

Title

Silicon melt crucible

Catalog Number

102806910

Type

Physical object

Description

A crucible used for holding the silicon melt in a crystal growing machine, with a bell-shaped quartz cup. The quartz is rough and off white on the outside. "PAT'S GLORY 6-20-68" is handwritten on one side. On the insde of the cup, the quartz is smooth and opaque, with an extant layer of residue.

Date

1968-06-20

Dimensions

overall: 4 1/2 in x 4 1/8 in x 4 1/8 in

Credit

Gift of Patricia Anderson

Lot Number

X9296.2020