Methods For Producing Quartz Parts With Low Defect And Impurity Densities For Use In Semiconductor Processing

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APP PUB NO 20090218042A1
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12464484

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Described are methods and chemistries for preparing firepolished quartz parts for use in semiconductor processing. The quartz parts in need of preparation include newly manufactured parts as well as parts requiring refurbishment after previous use in semiconductor processing. The embodiments described avoid methods and chemistries that may damage the surfaces of the quartz parts and render the parts unfit for use in semiconductor processing. A method in accordance with one embodiment minimizes damage by limiting exposure of the quartz parts to hydrofluoric acid. A quartz part for use in semiconductor processing comprises a surface including a surface portion having a surface portion area to expose to a gas, wherein at least 95 percent of the surface portion area is free of defects and wherein the surface portion has less than E12 atoms per centimeter squared of aluminum.

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QUANTUM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC123 N MAIN STREET DUBLIN PA 18917

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Leggett, Gregory H Allen , US 3 24
Zuck, David S Coppell , US 15 47

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