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Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide (TMAH 25%)

CAS Number: 75-59-2

Tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH, 25% aqueous) is a metal-ion-free alkaline etchant that anisotropically etches silicon along crystal planes, providing high selectivity between {100} and {111} planes. It is widely used in MEMS micromachining for fabricating membranes, cantilevers, and microstructures. As a CMOS-compatible alternative to KOH, TMAH introduces no alkali metal contamination.

Technical Specifications

appearanceColorless clear liquid
purity (%)≥25.0 (TMAH assay)
Si etch rate (80°C)≈ 0.5–1.0 µm/min
{100}/{111} selectivity>30:1
metallic impurities (Na, K, etc.)≤1 ppb each

Applications

  • Anisotropic silicon bulk micromachining (MEMS)
  • Silicon membrane and diaphragm fabrication
  • Positive photoresist development (2.38% dilute)
  • V-groove and pyramid structure etching
  • CMOS-compatible silicon wet etching

Key Features

  • Metal-ion-free chemistry fully compatible with CMOS fabrication
  • High {100}/{111} selectivity enabling precise microstructure definition
  • Dual-use: both bulk silicon etchant and photoresist developer
  • Available at multiple concentrations (2.38%, 5%, 10%, 25%)

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