Ceradyne Thermo Materials fused silica casting crucibles are used in the manufacture of poly-crystal silicon solar cells, an important alternative energy source. Qualities of the solar cell casting crucibles include:

• Low Cost – a unique, highly engineered casting system reliably produces extremely high quality castings
• Extraordinary Reliability – Thermo Materials’ ISO 9000 quality system mandates 100% inspection using assisted visual, ultrasonic and other quality assurance techniques for crucibles
• Ultra-high Purity – only the highest purity raw materials are used in combination with a proprietary processing system
• Outstanding Thermal Shock Resistance – fused silica maintains the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion of any commercially available material
• Excellent Refractoriness – reliable performance to extreme temperatures and pressures