High-purity silicon and metal smelting method thereof

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Process for preparing photovoltaic quality silicon comprises : oxygen or chlorine refining giving a product with <= 100 ppm of iron, re-melting in a neutral atmosphere in electrical crucible furnace, transfer of molten silicon to plasma refining in crucible furnace; refining under plasma with a plasmagenic gas; and pouring into ingot-mold under controlled atmosphere by segregated solidification. An Independent claim is also included for the purified silicon obtained.