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Controlled electrochemical polishing method

US7998335B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2005
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32125
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of polishing a substrate comprising at least one metal layer by applying an electrochemical potential between the substrate and at least one electrode in contact with a polishing composition comprising a reducing agent or an oxidizing agent.

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