Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing a recrystallized silicon carbide body having resistivity of not less than about 1E5 Ωcm and nitrogen atoms of not greater than about 200 ppm.SOLUTION: The method includes steps of: forming a mixture by combining coarse silicon carbide particles and fine silicon carbide particles having an average particle size less than the average particle size of the coarse silicon carbide particles; forming the mixture to form a green article; and heating the green article to a sublimation temperature in an atmosphere comprising an inert gas and having a reduced pressure of not greater than about 25 Torr to form the recrystallized silicon carbide body.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide various semiconductor processing components, and a method for forming the same. SOLUTION: This semiconductor processing component is formed of SiC, and an outer surface portion of the semiconductor processing component has a surface impurity level that is not greater than 10 times an internal impurity level. This method for treating a semiconductor processing component includes exposing the semiconductor processing component to a halogen gas at an elevated temperature, oxidizing the semiconductor processing component to form an oxide layer, and removing the oxide layer. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wafer carrier which is suitable for improved processing operations that provide improved device yield and low defectivity. SOLUTION: The wafer carrier 1 for supporting a plurality of wafers vertically includes at least first, second, and third support members 10, 12 and 14, and a plurality of slots 16 for receiving the plurality of wafers. The first, the second, and the third support members 10, 12 and 14 are provided so as to support and contact the wafers, and each slot is made up of first, second and third slot segments 18, 20 and 22, respectively, each of which respectively being extended along the first, the second and the third support members 10, 12, and 14. A cradle 2 is comprised of silicon carbide and has an oxide layer covering the silicon carbide. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
An abrasive particulate material is disclosed that includes alumina particles. The alumina particles include a transition alumina and at least 5.0wt% of an amorphous phase. The transition alumina particles also have a density not greater than about 3.20g/cm 3
Abstract translation:公开了一种包括氧化铝颗粒的磨料颗粒材料。 氧化铝颗粒包括过渡氧化铝和至少5.0wt%的非晶相。 过渡氧化铝颗粒也具有不大于约3.20g / cm 3的密度
Abstract:
A particulate material comprising cerium oxide particles having a secondary particle size distribution in a range of 80 nm to 199 nm and a density of at least 6.6 g/cm3.
Abstract translation:一种颗粒材料,其包含具有80nm至199nm范围内的二次粒径分布和至少6.6g / cm 3的密度的氧化铈颗粒。
Abstract:
A method for cleaning ceramic workpieces such as SiC boats used in semiconductor fabrication is disclosed. The method comprises washing a virgin or used ceramic workpiece with a strong acid and then using a pelletized CO2 cleaning process on the acid-washed component. The inventive method has been found to produce a workpiece having a very low level of metallic and particulate contaminants on its surface.
Abstract:
A wafer carrier for supporting a plurality of wafers, including a plurality of slots provided in a cradle, the cradle being formed of silicon carbide and having an oxide layer overlying the silicon carbide.
Abstract:
A method for cleaning ceramic workpieces such as SiC boats used in semiconductor fabrication is disclosed. The method comprises washing a virgin or used ceramic workpiece with a chemical stripping agent and then using a pelletized CO2 cleaning process on the acid-washed component. The inventive method has been found to produce a workpiece having a very low level of metallic and particulate contaminants on its surface.
Abstract:
A polishing slurry can include zirconia particles. The polishing slurry can be used to polish conductive and insulating materials, and is particularly well suited for polishing oxide materials as well as metals. The characteristics of the zirconia particles can affect the polishing of workpieces. By selecting the proper characteristics, the polishing slurry can have a good material removal rate while still providing an acceptable surface finish. The zirconia particles can be used as a replacement for, or in conjunction with, ceria or other abrasive particles. The content of zirconia particles in the polishing slurry may be less than a comparable polishing slurry having silica or alumina particles.
Abstract:
A recrystallized silicon carbide body is provided that has a resistivity of not less than about 1?5 O cm and a nitrogen content comprising nitrogen atoms bonded within the body, wherein the nitrogen content is not greater than about 200 ppm.