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Stabilized slurry compositions

US6530967B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1999
Grant dateMar 11, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2019

Classification

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

Abstract

Provided are slurry compositions suitable for use in a chemical-mechanical planarization process and methods for making same. The compositions include: (a) abrasive particles dispersed in a suspension medium; (b) a peroxygen compound; and (c) a stabilizing agent. The stabilizing agent includes a phosphoric acid, a salt of a phosphoric acid or combinations thereof. The invention has particular applicability to the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

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