Recently i have etched CVD single crystal diamond through ICP-RIE , but after etching the diamond surface have a lot impurities and some black spots , and it was not possible to remove those impurities . any suggestion?
Look on the surface, if these are re-deposits try to etch using wet chemicals; in a case of pitches in diamond, I do not see a chance to improve the surface.
Thank you very much for your reply. yes it seem to me re-deposited . but what kind of chemical etchent is ok for it?. i have tried hydrofluoric acid and BOE but it is not working.
What gas do you use to etch the crystal? oxygen related? In fact, it's difficult and seldom to wet clean the C-based impurities, and often post dry clean are needed.