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Tungsten etchant

Synonym(s):

Tungsten etch

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MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
NACRES:
NA.23

General description

Tungsten etchant is a mixture of potassium hydroxide and potassium ferricyanide based solution that facilitates the removal of tungsten and other materials like aluminium by dipping the substrate into the etching solution.

Application

Selective etchants for tungsten thin-film metallizations used in semiconductor and microelectronics technology. Etchants are buffered, mildly alkaline ferricyanide-based formulations providing high resolution patterns with minimal undercutting and photoresist compatibility. Etchant is ready to use (no dilution required). Controlled, uniform etching is achieved by immersion or spray etch technique. Etch Capacity (rate declines at ∼70%) of 64 g/gallon. Recommended Operating Temperatures: 20-80 °C (30-40 °C most common).

Preparation Note

1. Select your etching method according to the table belowEtch Rate (Immersion) Etch Rate (Spray)
  • 20°C = 30 Å/second
  • 30°C = 140 Å/second 20°C = 80 Å/second
  • 60°C = 250 Å/second

2. Rinse with DI water

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Corrosion

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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