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Method for etching tungsten

US4997520A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 1988
Grant dateMar 5, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23F4/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for etching a tungsten film which includes introducing activated species of a halogenated hydrocarbon to the tungsten film.

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