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Nozzle, substrate processing apparatus, and substrate processing method

US12007692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2022
Grant dateJun 11, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/6708
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A nozzle that mixes fluid containing steam or mist of pressurized pure water and processing liquid containing at least sulfuric acid and ejects mixed fluid of the fluid and the processing liquid, the nozzle comprising: at least one first ejection port ejecting the fluid; at least one second ejection port ejecting the processing liquid; and at least one lead-out path being in fluid communication with the at least one first ejection port and the at least one second ejection port and leading out the mixed fluid of the fluid ejected from the at least one first ejection port and the processing liquid ejected from the at least one second ejection port, wherein the at least one first ejection port or the at least one second ejection port is arranged to be directed to position deviated from central axis of the at least one lead-out path in a plan view.

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