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Methods and compositions for etch cleaning microelectronic substrates in carbon dioxide

US6669785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2002
Grant dateDec 30, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/22
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of cleaning a microelectronic substrate is carried out by providing a cleaning fluid, the cleaning fluid comprising an adduct of hydrogen fluoride with a Lewis base in a carbon dioxide solvent; and then cleaning the substrate by contacting the substrate to the cleaning fluid for a time sufficient to clean the substrate.

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