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Stable, concentratable silicon wafer polishing composition and related methods

US8801959B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2013
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/30625
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A stable, concentratable silicon wafer polishing composition for polishing silicon wafers is provided, containing: water; an abrasive; a cation according to formula (I); piperazine or a piperazine derivative according to formula (II); and, optionally, a pH adjusting agent; wherein the polishing composition exhibits a silicon removal rate of at least 300 nm/min. Also provided are methods of making and using the stabilized, concentratable chemical mechanical polishing composition.

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