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CMP formulations

US6364920B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2000
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09G1/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

CMP formulations comprising alumina particles and an iodate oxidizer can be stabilized against pH drift during use by acidification using an organic acid. Formulation pH stability can be further enhanced by treating the formulation at an elevated temperature before it is used.

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