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Chromium etchant

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Synonym(s):

Cr etching solution

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MDL number:
MFCD07370678
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
NACRES:
NA.23

grade

standard

composition

volatiles, 85%

color

orange

bp

100 °C/1 atm

density

1.16 g/mL at 25 °C

General description

  • Appearance - Clear orange
  • pH - Acidic
  • Etch Rate at 40 °C - 40 Å/second
  • Etch Capacity (rate declines at ~70%) - 65 g/gallon
  • Shelf Life - 1 year
  • Storage Conditions - Ambient
  • Filtration - 0.2 µm
  • Recommended Operating Temperatures - 20-80 °C (30-40 °C most common)
  • Rinse - Deionized water
  • Photoresist Recommendations - KLT6000 Series, KLT 5300 Series, HARE SQT (SU-8 type), TRANSIST, or PKP -308PI
  • Select Compatible Materials - Au, Ti, oxide, nitride, Si
  • Select Incompatible Materials - Al, Ni, Cu, NiCr
  • Compatible Plastics - HDPE, PP, PTFE, PFA, PVC
  • Isotropy - Isotropic
  • Incompatible Chemicals - Strong bases
Ceric ammonium nitrate-based etchant. Etch rate of 40 Å/sec @ room temp. Etches cleanly with only a deionized water rinse needed.
Chromium etchant is a chromium based solution that removes the excess metal from the substrate. These etchants are majorly used in metal finishing and electronic industry. It has an etch rate of 4 mm/s and can be used to etch nickel, copper, and chromium based excess metals.
Our chromium etchant is high purity ceric ammonium nitrate system for precise, clean etching of chromium and chromium oxide films. Compatible with positive and negative photoresists. Our chromium etchant is filtered to remove all particulates above 0.2 microns. Etching temperature varies depending on film thickness. Etch times range from 15 seconds to 60 seconds at room temperature. Chromium Etchants should be operated in a well-ventilated hood.

Application

The product can etch Al, Cr, Cu, Ni, GaAs. It can surface oxidize Si, Ta/TaN, however, it has no effect on Au, Si3N4, SiO2, Ti, and W surfaces
For use at room temperature or elevated temperature. Etches cleanly, eliminating need for an intermediate rinse. Etching temperature varies with regard to film thickness. Etch times range from 15 to 60 seconds at room temperature. Note, chromium etchants should be handled in a well ventilated hood.

Features and Benefits

Designed for precise, clean etching of chromium and chromium oxide films. Compatible with both positive and negative photoresists. Filtered to 0.2 micron to remove particlulates.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H272,H290,H314,H317,H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Ox. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1

Supplementary Hazards

EUH071

Storage Class Code

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Negative Photoresist Procedure

Our photoresist kit was designed to have the necessary chemical components for each step in the lithographic process. The component materials are provided in pre-weighed quantities for your convenience. Etchants are available separately so that the proper etchant can be chosen for a variety of substrate choices.

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