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Method for chemical mechanical polishing silicon wafers

US8980749B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2013
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B37/24
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for polishing a silicon wafer is provided, comprising: providing a silicon wafer; providing a polishing pad having a polishing layer which is the reaction product of raw material ingredients, including: a polyfunctional isocyanate; and, a curative package; wherein the curative package contains an amine initiated polyol curative and a high molecular weight polyol curative; wherein the polishing layer exhibits a density of greater than 0.4 g/cm3; a Shore D hardness of 5 to 40; an elongation to break of 100 to 450%; and, a cut rate of 25 to 150 μm/hr; and, wherein the polishing layer has a polishing surface adapted for polishing the silicon wafer; and, creating dynamic contact between the polishing surface and the silicon wafer.

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