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Selective etching of phosphosilicate glass

US4395304A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 1982
Grant dateJul 26, 1983
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/978
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A selective chemical etchant solution for phosphosilicate glass includes a carboxylic acid, hydrogen fluoride and water. The invention is also a method for preferentially etching the phosphosilicate glass which comprises the step of immersing the glasses in the etchant solution of the invention.

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