Reduction of foreign particulate matter on semiconductor wafers

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PATENT NO 5294570
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07827846

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A substantial reduction in the foreign particulate matter contamination on surfaces, such as the surfaces of semiconductor wafers, is achieved by treating the surfaces with a solution comprising a strong acid and a very small amount of a fluorine-containing compound. A preferred method employs a solution containing sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide and a very small amount of hydrofluoric acid, which is effective in reducing foreign particulate matter contamination, without significant etching, of the surface being treated.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONARMONK NY

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Fleming, Jr Marshall J Underhill, VT 2 48
Syverson, William A Colchester, VT 14 290
White, Eric J Essex Junction, VT 53 621

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