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Etching method, etching solution used in same, and production method for semiconductor substrate product

US10435794B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2015
Grant dateOct 8, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/601
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided an etching method of a semiconductor substrate that includes a first layer containing germanium (Ge) and a second layer containing at least one specific metal element selected from nickel platinum (NiPt), titanium (Ti), nickel (Ni), and cobalt (Co), the method including: bringing an etching solution which contains a non-halogen acidic compound into contact with the second layer and selectively removing the second layer.

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