Copper nanocrystals and methods of producing same

Details Copper nanocrystals and methods of producing same Copper nanocrystals and methods of producing same

2005-05-03

2005-05-03

Wyszomierski, George (Department: 1742)

Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei

Processes

Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or...

C075S373000

Reexamination Certificate

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06887297

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to methods of making monodisperse nanocrystals comprising the steps of reducing a copper salt with a reducing agent, providing a passivating agent comprising a nitrogen and/or an oxygen donating moitey and isolating the copper nanocrystals. Moreover, the invention relates to methods for making a copper film comprising the steps of applying a solvent comprising copper nanocrystals onto a substrate and heating the substrate to form a film of continuous bulk copper from said nanocrystals. Finally, the invention also relates to methods for filling a feature on a substrate with copper comprising the steps of applying a solvent comprising copper nanocrystals onto the featured substrate and heating the substrate to fill the feature by forming continuous bulk copper in the feature.

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