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Film formation apparatus and film formation method for forming metal film

US9677185B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2014
Grant dateJun 13, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D3/38
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A film formation system for continuously forming metal films with desired thickness on the surfaces of substrates, and increase the film forming speed while suppressing abnormality of the metal films. A film formation system includes an anode; a solid electrolyte membrane between the anode and a substrate serving as a cathode such that a metal ion solution is disposed on the anode side thereof; and a power supply portion for applying a voltage across the anode and the substrate. A voltage is applied across the anode and the substrate o deposit metal out of the metal ions contained in the solid electrolyte membrane onto the substrate surface, thereby forming a metal film made of the metal ions. The anode has a base material, which is insoluble in the metal ion solution, and a metal plating film made of the same metal as the metal film, formed over the base material.

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