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Selective etching of reactor surfaces

US9481937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2009
Grant dateNov 1, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/20
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions, methods, and systems permit selectively etching metal oxide from reactor metal parts (e.g., titanium and/or titanium alloys). The etching composition comprises an alkali metal hydroxide and gallic acid. The method is useful for cleaning reaction chambers used in the deposition of metal oxide films such as aluminum oxide.

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