Method of Chemically Polishing Quartz Crystal Blanks.

Abstract

The general object of this invention is to provide a method of chemically polishing quartz crystal blanks. A more specific object is to provide such a method wherein the resulting chemically polished blanks will be suitable for use in resonators and oscillators. Quartz crystal blanks are chemically polished by thoroughly cleaning the blanks, treating the quartz crystal blanks with an etching solution at high pressures in a high pressure vessel while agitating to circulate the etchant and maintaining a uniform temperature throughout the etching solution, cooling the vessel, removing the quartz crystal blanks, rinsing thoroughly with water and spinning dry.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1985
Accession Number
ADD011975

Entities

People

  • Ronald J. Brandmayr

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • High Pressure
  • Inventions
  • Oscillators
  • Polishing
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Resonators

Readers

  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.