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Cleaning solution for use on a semiconductor wafer following chemical-mechanical polishing of the wafer and method for using same

US5789360A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 1997
Grant dateAug 4, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/22
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solution and method for cleaning a silicon wafer following a chemical-mechanical polishing process is disclosed. The cleaning solution being 0.1% to 99% by total solution volume of phosphoric acid, 0.1% to 25% by total solution volume of fluoroboric acid, and the balance of the solution, deionized water.

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