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Tantalum sputtering target and method of manufacture

US6566161B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2000
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/968
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described is a method for producing high purity tantalum, the high purity tantalum so produced and sputtering targets of high purity tantalum. The method involves purifying starting materials followed by subsequent refining into high purity tantalum.

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