Background Statement for Ratification Ballot of SEMI Draft Document 5658A
New Standard: GUIDE FOR PENTAkis(dimethylamino)Tantalum (PDMAT)
Notice: This background statement is not part of the balloted item. It is provided solely to assist the recipient in reaching an informed decision based on the rationale of the activity that preceded the creation of this Document.
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Notice: This document was approved with additional technical change during adjudication of Letter Ballot # 5658A by the European Chapter of the Liquid Chemicals Global Technical Committee during its meeting on 10/6/2015. This Ratification Ballot is issued in order to satisfy the conditions for Letter Ballot approval by the Liquid Chemicals Global Technical Committee in accordance with § 9.7.2 of the Regulations. If the Ratification Ballot voting response meets the minimum acceptance conditions per Regulations § 10, then it will be automatically published.
One copy of the revised Draft Document is included to show the intended final published version. Only these proposed additional technical changes are shown in the other copy of the Draft Document with revision markups showing these intended changes, as an aid to the voter. Additions are indicated by underline and deletions are indicated by strikethrough.
Contents for vote are limited to only considering these proposed additional technical changes. All content for a new Standard and Safety Guideline or all proposed technical and editorial changes for revisions of Standards and Safety Guidelines that were included in the original Letter Ballot and passed TC Chapter review, including the ones passed with editorial changes, are incorporated, without revision markups, in both copies. All other editorial changes, if any, made and approved during the TC Chapter review are incorporated also, without revision markups, in both copies.
Background
The following is the complete list of the new proposed technical change(s) with their justifications:
Technical Changes:
- ¶ 2.1: Replace “grade” with “tier”.
- Justification: Consistency with rest of document
- Table 1: Delete “Boiling Point” row
- PDMAT sublimes from the solid rather than boiling from a liquid
- Table 1:Delete “Vapor Pressure” rows
- What had been included in the table was a time/pressure combination for sublimation or effectively a pint on the vapour pressure curve. The entry under “vapour pressure” was an equation for calculating this: log10P = 11.9696-4346.8/T. The problem with this is that the units for pressure in the equation is mmHg rather than SI units (Pascals) for pressure. If you change the units, then the constants change. It was simpler to remove the equation since it is not helpful in specifying the material.
Ballot Adjudication Information
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Task Force Review / Committee AdjudicationGroup: / Solvents in Advanced Processes / Joint EU Gas & Liquid Chemicals TCChapter
Date: / October 26, 2016 / October 26, 2016
Time & Timezone: / 10am – 12 pm, CET / 2pm-5pm, CET
Location: / SEMICON Europa / SEMICON Europa
City, Country: / Grenoble, France / Grenoble, France
Leader(s): / Jean-Marie Collard (Solvay),
/ Jean-Marie Collard (Solvay),
Standards Staff: / James Amano, / James Amano,
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SEMI Draft Document R5658A
New Standard: GUIDE FOR PENTAkis(dimethylamino) Tantalum (PDMAT)
*Copy with Technical Change Markup*
1 Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this document is to provide a guide for PDMAT for which a need has been identified.
2 Scope
2.1 The scope of this document covers a grade tier ofPDMAT, which is used in the semiconductor industry for the deposition of Tantalum Nitride based layers by atomic layer deposition.
NOTICE:SEMI Standards and Safety Guidelines do not purport to address all safety issues associated with their use. It is the responsibility of the users of the Documents to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory or other limitations prior to use.
3 Limitations
3.1 None
4 Referenced Standards and Documents
4.1 None
5 Terminology
5.1 Acronyms
5.1.1 PDMAT – Pentakis Dimethylamino Tantalum (or Pentakis Dimethylamido Tantalum)
6 Properties
Molecular formula / Ta[N(CH3)2]5
Molecular weight / 401.33 g/mol
CAS number / 19824-59-0
Boiling point / 80°C at 0.05mmHg
Vapor pressure
(P=mm Hg, T=K) / log10P =
11.9696-4346.8/T
Melting point / >100°C (dec)
Solubility in water / Reacts
Appearance / Orange crystals
7 Suggested Values
7.1 The suggested values for PDMAT for Tier A are listed in Table 2.
8 Grade 1 Procedures
8.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
9 Grade 2 Procedures
9.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
10 Grade 3 Procedures
10.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
11 Grade 4 Procedures
11.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
12 Tier A Procedures
12.1 Standardized test methods are being developed for all parameters at the purity level indicated. Until standardized test methods are published, test methodology should be determined by user and producer.
13 Tier B Procedures
13.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
14 Tier C Procedures
14.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
15 Tier D Procedures
15.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
Table 2Suggested Values for PDMAT
Previous SEMI Reference # / --Tier A
(Guide)
Assay (1H NMR) / ≥99%
Hydrocarbons (1H NMR) / ≤1%
Chloride (Cl) / 5ppm
Aluminium (Al) / 5000ppb
Antimony (Sb) / 500 ppb
Arsenic (As) / 300ppb
Barium (Ba) / 500 ppb
Boron (B) / --
Cadmium (Cd) / 500 ppb
Calcium (Ca) / 3000ppb
Chromium (Cr) / 4000ppb
Copper (Cu) / 3000ppb
Iron (Fe) / 5000 ppb
Lead (Pb) / 2000 ppb
Lithium (Li) / 2000 ppb
Magnesium (Mg) / 2000 ppb
Manganese (Mn) / 2000 ppb
Nickel (Ni) / 3000 ppb
Potassium (K) / 5000ppb
Sodium (Na) / 4000ppb
Tin (Sn) / 500 ppb
Titanium (Ti) / --
Vanadium (V) / --
Zinc (Zn) / 4000 ppb
NOTICE:SEMI makes no warranties or representations as to the suitability of the Standards and Safety Guidelines set forth herein for any particular application. The determination of the suitability of the Standard or Safety Guideline is solely the responsibility of the user. Users are cautioned to refer to manufacturer’s instructions, product labels, product data sheets, and other relevant literature, respecting any materials or equipment mentioned herein. Standards and Safety Guidelines are subject to change without notice.
By publication of this Standard or Safety Guideline, SEMI takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights or copyrights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in this Standard or Safety Guideline. Users of this Standard or Safety Guideline are expressly advised that determination of any such patent rights or copyrights and the risk of infringement of such rights are entirely their own responsibility.
SEMI Draft Document R5658A
New Standard: GUIDE FOR PENTAkis(dimethylamino) Tantalum (PDMAT)
*Copy of Intended Final Version*
1 Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this document is to provide a guide for PDMAT for which a need has been identified.
2 Scope
2.1 The scope of this document covers a tier ofPDMAT, which is used in the semiconductor industry for the deposition of Tantalum Nitride based layers by atomic layer deposition.
NOTICE:SEMI Standards and Safety Guidelines do not purport to address all safety issues associated with their use. It is the responsibility of the users of the Documents to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory or other limitations prior to use.
3 Limitations
3.1 None
4 Referenced Standards and Documents
4.1 None
5 Terminology
5.1 Acronyms
5.1.1 PDMAT – Pentakis Dimethylamino Tantalum (or Pentakis Dimethylamido Tantalum)
6 Properties
Molecular formula / Ta[N(CH3)2]5
Molecular weight / 401.33 g/mol
CAS number / 19824-59-0
Melting point / >100°C (dec)
Solubility in water / Reacts
Appearance / Orange crystals
7 Suggested Values
7.1 The suggested values for PDMAT for Tier A are listed in Table 2.
8 Grade 1 Procedures
8.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
9 Grade 2 Procedures
9.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
10 Grade 3 Procedures
10.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
11 Grade 4 Procedures
11.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
12 Tier A Procedures
12.1 Standardized test methods are being developed for all parameters at the purity level indicated. Until standardized test methods are published, test methodology should be determined by user and producer.
13 Tier B Procedures
13.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
14 Tier C Procedures
14.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
15 Tier D Procedures
15.1 This section does not apply to this chemical.
Table 2Suggested Values for PDMAT
Previous SEMI Reference # / --Tier A
(Guide)
Assay (1H NMR) / ≥ 99%
Hydrocarbons (1H NMR) / ≤ 1%
Chloride (Cl) / 5 ppm
Aluminium (Al) / 5000 ppb
Antimony (Sb) / 500 ppb
Arsenic (As) / 300ppb
Barium (Ba) / 500 ppb
Boron (B) / --
Cadmium (Cd) / 500 ppb
Calcium (Ca) / 3000ppb
Chromium (Cr) / 4000ppb
Copper (Cu) / 3000ppb
Iron (Fe) / 5000 ppb
Lead (Pb) / 2000 ppb
Lithium (Li) / 2000 ppb
Magnesium (Mg) / 2000 ppb
Manganese (Mn) / 2000 ppb
Nickel (Ni) / 3000 ppb
Potassium (K) / 5000ppb
Sodium (Na) / 4000ppb
Tin (Sn) / 500 ppb
Titanium (Ti) / --
Vanadium (V) / --
Zinc (Zn) / 4000 ppb
NOTICE:SEMI makes no warranties or representations as to the suitability of the Standards and Safety Guidelines set forth herein for any particular application. The determination of the suitability of the Standard or Safety Guideline is solely the responsibility of the user. Users are cautioned to refer to manufacturer’s instructions, product labels, product data sheets, and other relevant literature, respecting any materials or equipment mentioned herein. Standards and Safety Guidelines are subject to change without notice.
By publication of this Standard or Safety Guideline, SEMI takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights or copyrights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in this Standard or Safety Guideline. Users of this Standard or Safety Guideline are expressly advised that determination of any such patent rights or copyrights and the risk of infringement of such rights are entirely their own responsibility.
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