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Tantalum sputtering target and method of manufacture

US6323055A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1999
Grant dateNov 27, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/968
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described is a method for producing high purity tantalum, the high purity tantalum so produced and sputtering targets of high purity tantalum. The method involves purifying starting materials followed by subsequent refining into high purity tantalum.

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