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Cleaning composition and method for cleaning semiconductor wafers after CMP

US9828574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 2016
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D2111/22
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a composition for cleaning contaminants from semiconductor wafers following chemical-mechanical polishing. The cleaning composition contains one or more quaternary ammonium hydroxides, one or more organic amines, one or more metal inhibitors, and water. The invention also provides methods for using the cleaning composition.

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