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Methods for cleaning process kits and chambers, and for ruthenium recovery

US8097089B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2008
Grant dateJan 17, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/564
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for recovering a metal from electronic device deposition equipment including: providing deposition equipment wherein the deposition equipment is at least partially coated with a deposited metal; blasting the deposition equipment with a grit to remove at least some of the deposited metal to form a blasted grit and a removed metal; and separating at least some of the removed metal from the blasted grit to form a recovered metal.

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