Definitions for "Multicrystalline"
Material that is solidified at such as rate that many small crystals (crystallites) form. The atoms within a single crystallite are symmetrically arranged, whereas crystallites are jumbled together. These numerous grain boundaries reduce the device efficiency. A material composed of variously oriented, small individual crystals. (Sometimes referred to as polycrystalline or semicrystalline).
A solar cell composed of variously oriented, small individual crystals. (Sometimes referred to as polycrystalline or semicrystalline). Material that is solidified at such as rate that many small crystals form. The atoms within a single crystallite are symmetrically arranged with a particular orientation, whereas the crystallites themselves are differently oriented. The multitude of grain boundaries in the material (between the crystallites) reduce the cell efficiency. Multicrystalline is also referred to as polycrystalline.
Material composed of many small crystals (crystallites). Because of the numerous grain boundaries, devices that employ this design will operate with reduced efficiency.