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CMP method for noble metals

US7097541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2003
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D1/694
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method of polishing a substrate comprising a noble metal comprising (i) contacting the substrate with a CMP system and (ii) abrading at least a portion of the substrate to polish the substrate. The CMP system comprises an abrasive and/or polishing pad, a liquid carrier, and a sulfonic acid compound.

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