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Etchant composition and etching method

US9193904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2012
Grant dateNov 24, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31144
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is concerning an etchant composition used to etch a silicon-containing film formed on a target substrate. The etchant composition includes at least one selected from the group consisting of an organic compound containing a hydroxyl group, an organic compound containing a carbonyl group, an inorganic acid and inorganic salt, hydrofluoric acid, ammonium fluoride and an organic acid.

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