Semiconductor Process Chemicals and Gases

Find suppliers and educate yourself regarding safety for semiconductor process chemicals and gases
By Shari Schneider If your business manufactures semiconductors, you need to become an expert on the many chemicals used in semiconductor processing. One semiconductor chemical supplier might not necessarily stock every type of gas or chemical you require for semiconductor production because they vary in different levels of expertise and are regulated by what types they are permitted to handle.
 

Depending on the size of your manufacturing business, consider finding a supplier who has the ability to sell semiconductor process gases in bulk to better manage costs. Additionally, consider the following when looking for a semiconductor chemical supplier:

1. Decide the volume of materials required for efficient operation and find the appropriate semiconductor chemical supplier.
2. Make employee safety a priority regarding chemicals in semiconductor process and schedule employee education classes.
3. Locate cleaning chemicals that assist in the semiconductor manufacture process.
   

Find suppliers of industrial chemicals in semiconductors that offer bulk prices and special services

Many of the larger semiconductor gas supply companies distribute a wide selection of chemicals, in addition to having the facilities to sell them in bulk. Others offer special services that can make ordering easier for your company.
Try: If you run a larger-scale manufacturing operation and want to purchase in bulk, Praxair has options to help semiconductor manufacturers improve production yet keep safety and lower costs both a priority. Linde Gas is a supplier for a full range of semiconductor gases and can also obtain materials for you that aren't listed on the website. In addition to fulfilling your semiconductor process chemical and gas requirements, Applied Chemical Laboratories offers services for new product development and more so that you can get your product to market both quickly and efficiently.

Find specialty semiconductor chemicals and gases

Some companies have specific chemicals in the semiconductor process in which they specialize. Once you find suppliers for the chemical or gas needed for your manufacturing process, it's easy to obtain more information to request a quote and start the order process.
Try: ISO-certified Voltaix is a leading manufacturer of germane gas, a vital ingredient in the manufacturing of both semiconductors and solar cells. Click on the Sales and Support link on their site and fill out the simple quote request form for pricing. Sigma-Aldrich has an extensive product catalog supplying chemicals for multiple industries from medical research to material science.

Choose a semiconductor chemical supplier for cleaning chemicals or specialty gas for manufacturing

Semiconductors are manufactured in layers. Other chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing include those used in the cleaning process. It's necessary to clean each layer as it is applied. Additionally, some semiconductor manufacturing requires special gases that might not be as readily available as others.
Try: Cobar Americas is an award-winning solvent supplier of the semiconductor industry. Matheson Tri-Gas markets themselves as a supplier for all types of gases, including those that are hard to find.

• In addition to having the proper chemical supplies for your semiconductor processes, it's important that your distribution equipment is well-maintained.