Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
a640d2ec-58f5-43a1-9fab-222f0c3af3fb
Materials
Associated ID
0bfc72c5-1ab6-423d-a7bf-da35ba16b568
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Description
Monocrystalline silicon wafers can be used for the production of photovoltaic cells, with an average areal density of approximately 468. 36 g/m2; if you cannot specify the exact dimensions and type of monocrystalline silicon wafer, you can use this dataset; this dataset is a weighted average of the following datasets: "Monocrystalline Silicon Wafer, P-type, 210 mm × 210 mm", "Monocrystalline Silicon Wafer, P-type, 182 mm × 182 mm", "Monocrystalline Silicon Wafer, N-type, 210 mm × 210 mm", and "Monocrystalline Silicon Wafer, N-type, 182 mm × 182 mm". For detailed technical descriptions, system boundaries, and related information, please refer to the respective production datasets for each type of monocrystalline silicon wafer. Infrastructure such as manufacturing equipment production and factory construction are not included in this dataset. within the system boundary.
Activity Description
The production process of monocrystalline silicon wafers includes steps such as batching, crystal pulling in a monocrystalline furnace, furnace disassembly and cooling, cropping, squaring, lapping, bonding, slicing, cleaning, and inspection.
Process Description
This product represents 1 m² of monocrystalline silicon wafers used in the production of photovoltaic cells. Monocrystalline silicon wafers are square-shaped slices cut from monocrystalline silicon ingots. During the Czochralski growth process of silicon, elements such as boron, phosphorus, arsenic, or gallium are doped into the material to form P-type or N-type silicon wafers.
Time period
2023
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology