Methods for planarization of Group VIII metal-containing...

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – Chemical etching – Combined with the removal of material by nonchemical means

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ABSTRACT:
A planarization method includes providing a second and/or third Group VIII metal-containing surface (preferably, a platinum-containing surface) and positioning it for contact with a polishing surface in the presence of a planarization composition that includes an oxidizing gas.

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