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Etching solution for copper or copper alloy

US5700389A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1995
Grant dateDec 23, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/124
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An etching solution for copper or copper alloys comprising, (a) sulfuric acid, (b) a persulfate, (c) at least one compound selected from imidazole, imidazole derivatives, pyridine derivatives, triazine, and triazine derivatives, and (d) water. The etching solution exhibits a high etching speed and does not oxidize the copper surfaces after etching.

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