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Nanostructuring process for ingot surface, water manufacturing method, and wafer using the same

US9051664B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2012
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24777
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The instant disclosure relates to a nanostructuring process for an ingot surface prior to the slicing operation. A surface treatment step is performed for at least one surface of the ingot in forming a nanostructure layer thereon. The nanostructure layer is capable of enhancing the mechanical strength of the ingot surface to reduce the chipping ratio of the wafer during slicing.

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