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Method of etching copper and copper alloys

US3933544A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 1973
Grant dateJan 20, 1976
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Expiry dateAug 6, 1993

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23F1/46
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of etching copper and copper alloys by means of an ammoniacal etching solution containing chloride ions and for regenerating this etching solution during this etching process by adding an ammoniacal compound, for example, in the form of ammonium hydroxide or ammonia gas, as well as hydrochloric acid and water to the etching solution in accordance with continuous measurements of the pH-value and the specific gravity of the etching solution.

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