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Method for forming a metal silicide using a solution containing gold ions and fluorine ions

US9564333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2014
Grant dateFeb 7, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A subject matter of the invention is a process for the formation of nickel silicide or of cobalt silicide, comprising the stages consisting in: The aqueous solution comprises a surface-active agent chosen from the compounds comprising at least one anionic or nonionic polar group and an alkyl chain comprising from 10 to 16 carbon atoms.This process essentially has applications in the manufacture of NAND memories and photovoltaic cells.

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