Method of Chemically Polishing Fuzed Quartz.

Abstract

The general object of this invention is to provide a method of chemically polishing fused quartz. A more specific object of the invention is to provide such a method that enables one to remove surface damage such as microcracks from the surface of the fused quartz so that a good surface finish is obtained for device fabrication. Fused quartz is chemically polished by lapping the fused quartz, treating the lapped fused quartz with an etchant at high pressure in a high pressure vessel while agitating to circulate the etchant and maintaining a uniform temperature throughout the etchant, cooling the vessel, removing the fused quartz, rinsing thoroughly with water and spinning dry.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 20, 1986
Accession Number
ADD012606

Entities

People

  • Ronald J. Brandmayr

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fabrication
  • Finishes
  • High Pressure
  • Inventions
  • Polishing
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Silica Glass
  • Transition Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Surface Coatings Technology.