Nitric Oxide Anneal

Nitric Oxide Anneal

Status

UP

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Nitric Oxide Anneal

DO NOT LEAVE TUBE UNATTENDED WHEN Nitric Oxide GAS IS BEING DISPENSED. 

For long anneals either plan for an interval break or have someone else trained on the tube take over. If no-one is present at the tube, it should NOT be dispensing NO gas!

Limited Use

Due to cleanliness and contamination concerns, this furnace tube is limited to authorized users. Please contact Rich Hosler for more info.

iLab Name: Nitric Oxide Anneal

iLab Kiosk: BRK Furnace Core
FIC: Shared
Owner: Rich Hosler & Nicholas Glassmaker
Location: Cleanroom - Q Bay
Maximum Wafer Size: 3"/75 mm

This tube is currently configured for Prof. Moriestte's group as of 12/09/2025. 

Overview

General Description

Small bore, high temperature furnace for annealing silicon carbide.

Specifications

  • Max Temperature (°C): 1150°C

  • Max Processing Time (min): n/a

  • Available Gas: Nitric Oxide, and Argon

  • Vacuum Capability: None

  • Max Wafer Size: 3"/75 mm

 

Sample Requirements and Preparation

If possible, samples should be Piranha cleaned for 10 minutes. If this is not possible due to material incompatibility, a TAI Solvent clean followed by a mandatory DI water rinse step is permissible.

 

Standard Operating Procedure

Nitric Oxide Anneal Standard Operating Procedure