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Controlled dissolution of quartz

US5397430A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1993
Grant dateMar 14, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K13/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Quartz sections having a surface condition as polished as possible are prepared by controlled dissolution by placing said quartz sections in a bath of a quartz solvent or a mixture of solvents, wherein the bath is basic and comprises an alkaline hydroxide or fluoride, or ammonium hydroxide, or a mixture of these compounds; and conducting controlled dissolution of the quartz sections at atmospheric pressure.

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