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Method of polishing a memory or rigid disk with an ammonia-and/or halide-containing composition

US6461227B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2000
Grant dateOct 8, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23F3/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for planarizing or polishing a memory or rigid disk is provided. The method comprises abrading at least a portion of the surface with a polishing system comprising (i) a polishing composition comprising water, an oxidizing agent, and a complexing agent selected from the group consisting of ammonia, halide ions, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) a polishing pad and/or an abrasive.

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