Ultra-Pure Water

03 Cleanroom, Vacuum, Gases & Facilities

Notation UPW

Definition

In semiconductor manufacturing, water purified to very low levels of ionic, organic, particulate and microbial contamination.

Application

Used to wash wafer surfaces and remove inorganic salts and organic residues.

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