Compositions – Etching or brightening compositions – Inorganic acid containing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-12
2010-12-07
Vinh, Lan (Department: 1713)
Compositions
Etching or brightening compositions
Inorganic acid containing
C252S079100, C252S079200, C438S745000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07846349
ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates to a solution for selectively removing metal, such as Ta or TaN, from a substrate, such as an aluminum containing substrate. The solution comprises an acid, such as HF or buffered HF, an ingredient comprising a fluorine ion, such as ammonium fluoride (NH4F), ethylene glycol, and water. A method of selectively removing metal from a substrate using this solution is also disclosed.
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Deem John
Epton Jeremy W.
Applied Materials Inc.
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Vinh Lan
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