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Tungsten etchant

• Synonym(s): Tungsten etch
• UNSPSC Code: 12352300
• NACRES: NA.23
• MDL number: MFCD08705365

Properties

• Quality Segment: 100

Description

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H290,H314,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P234 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A
• supp_hazards: EUH032
• Storage Class: 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable
• PPE (personal protective equipment): Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter