EP0598763B1 - Saures bad zur galvanischen abscheidung von kupfer und dessen verwendung - Google Patents

Saures bad zur galvanischen abscheidung von kupfer und dessen verwendung Download PDF

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EP0598763B1
EP0598763B1 EP92916259A EP92916259A EP0598763B1 EP 0598763 B1 EP0598763 B1 EP 0598763B1 EP 92916259 A EP92916259 A EP 92916259A EP 92916259 A EP92916259 A EP 92916259A EP 0598763 B1 EP0598763 B1 EP 0598763B1
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Horst Westphal
Michael Jonat
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    • C25ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25DPROCESSES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PRODUCTION OF COATINGS; ELECTROFORMING; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25D3/00Electroplating: Baths therefor
    • C25D3/02Electroplating: Baths therefor from solutions
    • C25D3/38Electroplating: Baths therefor from solutions of copper

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  • the invention relates to an acid bath for the electrodeposition of shiny, ductile and leveled copper coatings and the use of this combination.
  • the bath according to the invention can be used both to reinforce the conductor tracks of printed circuits and in the decorative sector.
  • the prior art includes baths which contain a mixture of oxygen-containing high-molecular compounds with organic, in particular aromatic thio compounds (DE-AS 1521062). However, these show unimportant results with regard to metal scattering and / or leveling.
  • DE-AS 2039831 describes an acidic copper bath which, in addition to a polymeric oxygen-containing compound and a thio compound with a water-soluble group, also contains at least one dye from the series of polymeric phenazonium compounds in solution. Further work describes the combination of organic thio compounds and polymeric oxygen-containing compounds with other dyes such as crystal violet (EP-PS 071512) or phthalocyanine derivatives with aposafranine (DE-PS 3420999) or a combination with amides (DE-PS 2746938) .
  • a disadvantage when using conventional oxygen-containing high molecular weight Connections is the stability in the electrolyte. With normal use, these compounds decompose slowly during the electrolysis to water-insoluble polymers, which accumulate more and more in the electrolyte, frame them as jellies on the walls and finally deposit on the goods themselves, so that the goods become damaged and thus unusable. This decomposition is extremely increased when the bath temperature rises above 28 ° C.
  • the object of this invention is to avoid these disadvantages.
  • the amount in which the polyalkylene glycol dialkyl ether can be added in order to achieve a significant improvement in the copper deposition is approximately 0.005 to 30 g / liter; preferably 0.02 to 8.0 g / liter.
  • the relative molar mass can be between 500 and 35,000 g / mol; preferably 800 to 4000 g / mol.
  • polyalkylene glycol dialkyl ethers are known per se or can be prepared by processes known per se by reacting polyalkylene glycols with an alkylating agent, e.g. Dimethyl sulfate or tert. Butene are made.
  • an alkylating agent e.g. Dimethyl sulfate or tert. Butene are made.
  • Table 1 shows examples of the polyalkylene glycol dialkyl ethers to be used according to the invention and their preferred use concentration listed: Table 1 Polyalkylene glycol dialkyl ether preferred concentration g / liter Dimethyl polyethylene glycol ether 0.1 - 5.0 Dimethyl polypropylene glycol ether 0.05-1.0 Di-tert-butyl polyethylene glycol ether 0.1 - 2.0 Stearly monomethyl polyethylene glycol ether 0.5 - 8.0 Nonylphenyl monomethyl polyethylene glycol ether 0.5 - 6.0 Polyethylene-polypropylene-dimethyl ether (mixed or block polymer) 0.02 - 5.0 Octyl monomethyl polyalkylene ether (copolymer or block polymer) 0.05-0.5 Dimethyl-bis (polyalkylene glycol) octylene ether (mixed or block polymer) 0.02 - 0.5 ⁇ -naphthol monomethyl polyethylene glycol ether 0.03 - 4.0
  • At least one thio compound having a water-solubilizing group can be added to the compound according to the invention in order to obtain a shiny precipitate.
  • Other additives such as nitrogen-containing thio compounds, polymeric nitrogen compounds and / or polymeric phenazonium compounds can also be added to the bath.
  • Table 2 lists some common thio compounds with water-soluble groups and their preferred use concentration: Table 2 Thio compounds preferred concentration g / liter 3-mercaptopropan-1-sulfonic acid, sodium salt 0.002 - 0.1 Thiophosphoric acid-O-ethyl-bis- ( ⁇ -sulfopropyl) ester, disodium salt 0.01-0.15 Thiophosphoric acid tris ( ⁇ -sulfopropyl) ester, trisodium salt 0.02-0.15 Thioglycolic acid 0.001 - 0.005 Ethylene dithiodipropyl sulfonic acid, sodium salt 0.001 - 0.1 Bis- ( ⁇ -sulfopropyl) disulfide, disodium salt 0.001 - 0.05 Bis ( ⁇ -sulfopropyl) sulfide, disodium salt 0.01-0.15 O-ethyl-dithiocarbonic acid S- ( ⁇ -sulfopropyl) ester,
  • Table 3 contains examples of nitrogen-containing thio compounds (so-called thiourea derivatives) and Table 4 for polymeric phenazonium compounds and Table 5 for polymeric nitrogen compounds.
  • the basic composition of the bath according to the invention can vary within wide limits.
  • An aqueous solution of the following composition is generally used: Copper sulfate (CuSO4 ⁇ 5H2O) preferably 20 - 250 g / liter 60 - 80 g / liter or 180 - 220 g / liter
  • chloride ions 0.01 - 0.18 g / liter, 0.03-0.10 g / liter
  • copper sulfate instead of copper sulfate, other copper salts can also be used, at least in part.
  • Some or all of the sulfuric acid can be replaced by fluoroboric acid, methanesulfonic acid or other acids.
  • the chloride ions are added as alkali chloride (eg sodium chloride) or in the form of hydrochloric acid pa. The addition of sodium chloride can be omitted in whole or in part if the additives already contain halogen ions.
  • customary brighteners, levelers or wetting agents can also be present in the bathroom.
  • the working conditions of the bath are as follows: PH value: ⁇ 1 Temperature: 15 ° C - 50 ° C, preferably 25 ° C - 40 ° C cath. Current density: 0.5 - 12 A / dm2, preferably 2-7 A / dm2
  • the electrolyte movement takes place by blowing clean air in, so strongly that the electrolyte surface is in a strong flush.
  • Copper with a content of 0.02 to 0.067% phosphorus is used as the anode.
  • electrolyte temperature 30 ° C with a current density of 4 A / dm2 and movement by blowing in air, a well-leveled shiny copper coating is obtained.
  • the electrolyte at the tub edge shows clear gelatinous polymer framing.
  • the compound according to the invention polyethylene glycol dimethyl ether
  • the electrolyte shows no polymer framing after aging.
  • the electrolyte at the tub edge shows clear gelatinous polymer framing.
  • the compound according to the invention polypropylene glycol dimethyl ether
  • the electrolyte shows no polymer framing after aging.
  • the electrolyte at the tub edge shows clear gelatinous polymer framing.
  • the electrolyte shows no polymer framing after aging.

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