Thermo Materials fused silica casting crucibles are used in the manufacture of poly-crystalline silicon solar cells, an important energy source for the future. Qualities of Thermo Materials' photovoltaic 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 available 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