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Oxidation-resistant metallic tin

US12129529B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2020
Grant dateOct 29, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C1/14
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In the present invention, a high-purity metallic tin suitable for use in an EUV exposure device is provided through use of an oxidation-resistant metallic tin, the oxidation-resistant metallic tin containing 99.995 mass % or more of tin, and unavoidable impurities, and the thickness of an oxide film being 2.0 nm or less when the surface of a cut face of the oxidation-resistant metallic tin is measured by AES.

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