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Method of cleaning a quartz part

US7985297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2009
Grant dateJul 26, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/24
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cleaning solution for a quartz part and a method for cleaning the quartz part are provided. The cleaning solution includes from about 5 to about 35 wt % of an ammonium compound, from about 7 to about 55 wt % of an acidic oxidizing agent, from about 5 to about 30 wt % of a fluorine compound and a remaining amount of water. Residual thin films and impurities on the surface of the quartz part may be removed while reducing the damage onto the quartz part.

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