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HF etching and oxide scale removal

US6670281B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1998
Grant dateDec 30, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23G1/025
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for etching or removing oxide scale from a substrate by applying a composition containing a polymer and an effective amount of hydrofluoric acid and maintaining the composition on the substrate until the substrate is etched or the oxide scale is removed.

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