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pH-buffered slurry and use thereof for polishing

US6190237A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1997
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K3/1463
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A slurry containing abrasive particles and a pH buffering component comprising at least one acid or salt thereof and at least one base is especially useful for polishing surfaces, including those used in microelectronics.

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