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Cleaning method, method of manufacturing semiconductor device, substrate processing apparatus, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium

US10156012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2017
Grant dateDec 18, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/52
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a cleaning method improving cleaning efficiency in a process container after an oxygen-containing film forming process is having performed, including: (a) supplying at least a hydrogen fluoride gas into the process container; and (b) supplying an alcohol into the process container in a state where supply of the hydrogen fluoride gas into the process container is stopped, wherein (a) and (b) are continuously performed without providing an intermittent period therebetween.

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