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Process for cleaning ceramic articles

US6565667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2001
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S134/902
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for cleaning an inorganic surface of a virgin semiconductor processing component by directing a flow of frozen CO2 pellets upon the surface. After cleaning, the component is packaged for transport and installation into a furnace used for processing semiconductor wafers.

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