Removal composition for selectively removing hard mask and methods thereof

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PATENT NO 10005991
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15028573

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The present disclosure relates to a method for removing a hard mask consisting essentially of TiN, TaN, TiNxOy, TiW, W, Ti and alloys of Ti and W from a semiconductor substrate. The method comprising contacting the semiconductor substrate with a removal composition. The removal composition comprises 0.1 wt % to 90 wt % of an oxidizing agent; 0.0001 wt % to 50 wt % of a carboxylate; and the balance up to 100 wt % of the removal composition comprising deionized water.

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EKC TECHNOLOGY INC2520 BARRINGTON COURT HAYWARD CA 94545

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Cui, Hua Castro Valley, US 31 434

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