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Title: Technical grade hydrofluoric acid etch-back. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5644594

Technical grade hydrofluoric acid (TG HF) was compared with analytical reagent grade hydrofluoric acid (AG HF) in the epoxy-glass etch-back process cycle of multilayer printed wiring board (PWB) fabrication. AG HF was in short supply and TG HF was evaluated as a substitute. The two acids were compared for depth of etch-back, completeness of glass fiber removal, and surface topography. Results show that TG HF could be used as an alternate material in this process without any changes in operating parameters.

Research Organization:
Bendix Corp., Kansas City, MO (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00613
OSTI ID:
5644594
Report Number(s):
BDX-613-2701; ON: DE82004565
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English