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Removal of polishing residue from substrate using supercritical fluid process

US6331487A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2001
Grant dateDec 18, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B7/0021
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of removing polishing residue from a substrate includes placing the substrate in a pressure chamber, pressurizing the pressure chamber, and maintaining the supercritical fluid in contact with the substrate until the polishing residue is removed from the substrate. Following removal of the polishing residue from the substrate, the pressure chamber is flushed and vented.

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