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Cleaning method utilizing degassed cleaning liquid with applied ultrasonics

US6039814A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 1997
Grant dateMar 21, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B2203/002
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cleaning method comprising the steps of degassing gas dissolved in a cleaning liquid therefrom to a value not more than 5 ppm, loading ultrasonics with a frequency of 1 MHz or more to the cleaning liquid, and cleaning an object for cleaning with the cleaning liquid. Also included, is a cleaning method comprising the steps of: degassing gas dissolved in a surface-active agent-containing cleaning liquid therefrom to a value not more than 5 ppm, loading ultrasonics with a frequency of 1 MHz or more to the cleaning liquid, and cleaning an object for cleaning with the cleaning liquid. Water vapor may be used to sweep gas from a degassing device.

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