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Sputtering target and process for producing same

US9034154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2010
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/3414
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A sputtering target with low generation of particles in which oxides, carbides, nitrides, borides, intermetallic compounds, carbonitrides, and other substances without ductility exist in a matrix phase made of a highly ductile substance at a volume ratio of 1 to 50%, wherein a highly ductile and conductive metal coating layer is formed on an outermost surface of the target. Provided are a sputtering target capable of improving the target surface in which numerous substances without ductility exist and preventing or inhibiting the generation of nodules and particles during sputtering, and a method of producing such a sputtering target.

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