Comparison of in-situ and ex-situ measurement techniques for sub 20nm contamination in sulfuric acid 

Date Published: 2026 | Conference materials

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Monitoring particles below 20 nm in liquid chemicals is a key metrology gap identified by the IRDS. This presentation compares two approaches for sulfuric acid: in-situ aerosolization with condensation particle counting (A-CPC) and ex-situ on-wafer measurement by sequential spin coating with surface-enhanced particle sizing (SSC-SEPS). It covers method optimization, comparison with particle standards, and applications, showing that both techniques capture added contaminants and offer complementary strengths for online monitoring and detailed size analysis.

Authors: Jikku Thomas, Gary van Schooneveld, Wilson Poon
Tags: Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)Metrology

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