Analysis of factors determining growth rate and shape of the crystallizatio
n front during sublimation growth of bulk SiC crystals is presented. For th
is purpose, mass transport of species in the graphite crucible coupled with
global heat transfer in a sublimation growth system is studied. Specific f
eatures of the growth process in a tantalum container are discussed. (C) 19
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