Abstract: An apparatus of cleaning a workpiece for microelectronic applications can include fixture to help position the workpiece. In one aspect the apparatus can include a tank and a transducer. In another aspect the apparatus can include a nozzle. The fixture, the tank, the nozzle, or any combination thereof can include an electrostatic dissipative material having a volume resistivity Rv not less than 1E5 ohm-cm and not greater than 1E11 ohm-cm. In a particular embodiment, a process of cleaning includes directing mechanical energy through a fluid to help overcome energy binding a contaminant to the workpiece.

Abstract: A process for producing a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided that includes placing a glass substrate on a stage, and subjecting the glass substrate to at least one processing operation of a plurality of processing operations for forming an array of electronic devices on the glass substrate. The stage being electrostatic discharge dissipative and having a surface portion that has a volume resistivity (Rv) within a range between about 1E5 ?cm and about 1E11 ?cm.

Abstract: A composite material including a thermoplastic polymer matrix and a non-carbonaceous resistivity modifier dispersed in the thermoplastic polymer matrix. The composite material has a surface resistivity of about 1.0×104 ohm/sq to about 1.0×1011 ohm/sq and at least a portion of a surface of the composite material has a surface roughness (Ra) not greater than about 500 nm.

Abstract: ESD safe ceramic component is provided which includes a sintered composition which is formed of a base material and a resistivity modifier. The base material includes a primary component and a secondary component, the primary component including Al2O3 and the secondary component including tetragonal-ZrO2.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an integrated SOFC stack including, a first cell having a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer overlying the cathode layer, and an anode layer overlying the electrolyte layer. The SOFC stack also includes a second cell having a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer overlying the cathode layer, and an anode overlying the electrolyte layer. The SOFC stack further includes a ceramic interconnect layer between the first cell and the second cell, the ceramic interconnect layer having a first high temperature bonding region along the interfacial region between the first cell and the ceramic interconnect layer. The ceramic interconnect layer also includes a second high temperature bonding region along the interfacial region between the second cell and the ceramic interconnect layer.

Abstract: ESD safe ceramic component is provided which includes a sintered composition which is formed of a base material and a resistivity modifier. The base material includes a primary component and a secondary component, the primary component including Al2O3 and the secondary component including tetragonal-ZrO2.

Abstract: A composite material includes polyimide and at least about 55 wt % non-carbonaceous filler. The composite material has a tensile strength at least about 44.9 MPa.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrostatic dissipative composite material includes preparing a mixture comprising a polyamic acid precursor and a non-carbonaceous resistivity modifier. The polyamic acid precursor reacts to form polyamic acid. The method also includes dehydrating the polyamic acid to form polyimide. The polyimide forms a polymer matrix in which the non-carbonaceous resistivity modifier is dispersed.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a solid oxide fuel cell including an electrolyte. The electrolyte is formed using a fused electrolyte powder. The disclosure is also directed to a solid oxide fuel cell stack including a plurality of solid oxide fuel cells. Each solid oxide fuel cell of the plurality of solid oxide fuel cells includes an electrolyte. The electrolyte is formed using a fused electrolyte powder.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dense ceramics having ESD dissipative characteristics, tunable volume and surface resistivities in semi-insulative range (103-1011 Ohm-cm), substantially pore free, high flexural strength, light colors, for desired ESD dissipation characteristics, structural reliability, high vision recognition, low wear and particulate contamination to be used as ESD dissipating tools, fixtures, load bearing elements, work surfaces, containers in manufacturing and assembling electrostatically sensitive microelectronic, electromagnetic, electro-optic components, devices and systems.

Abstract: ESD safe ceramic component is provided which includes a sintered composition which is formed of a base material and a resistivity modifier. The base material includes a primary component and a secondary component, the primary component including Al2O3 and the secondary component including tetragonal-ZrO2.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a solid oxide fuel cell including an electrolyte. The electrolyte is formed using a fused electrolyte powder. The disclosure is also directed to a solid oxide fuel cell stack including a plurality of solid oxide fuel cells. Each solid oxide fuel cell of the plurality of solid oxide fuel cells includes an electrolyte. The electrolyte is formed using a fused electrolyte powder.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dense ceramics having ESD dissipative characteristics, tunable volume and surface resistivities in semi-insulative range (103-1011 Ohm-cm), substantially pore free, high flexural strength, light colors, for desired ESD dissipation characteristics, structural reliability, high vision recognition, low wear and particulate contamination to be used as ESD dissipating tools, fixtures, load bearing elements, work surfaces, containers in manufacturing and assembling electrostatically sensitive microelectronic, electromagnetic, electro-optic components, devices and systems.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a solid oxide fuel cell including an electrolyte. The electrolyte is formed using a fused electrolyte powder. The disclosure is also directed to a solid oxide fuel cell stack including a plurality of solid oxide fuel cells. Each solid oxide fuel cell of the plurality of solid oxide fuel cells includes an electrolyte. The electrolyte is formed using a fused electrolyte powder.

Abstract: A structural component is provided that includes a substrate and a ceramic layer deposited thereon. The ceramic layer is formed of a ceramic electrostatic discharge dissipative material and has an electrical resistivity within a range of about 103 to about 1011 ohm-cm.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a solid oxide fuel cell stack. The solid oxide fuel cell stack includes at least two solid oxide fuel cells. The two solid oxide fuel cells share a common electrode.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a solid oxide fuel cell including an electrolyte. The electrolyte is formed using a fused electrolyte powder. The disclosure is also directed to a solid oxide fuel cell stack including a plurality of solid oxide fuel cells. Each solid oxide fuel cell of the plurality of solid oxide fuel cells includes an electrolyte. The electrolyte is formed using a fused electrolyte powder.

Abstract: A structural component is provided that includes a substrate and a ceramic layer deposited thereon. The ceramic layer is formed of a ceramic electrostatic discharge dissipative material and has an electrical resistivity within a range of about 103 to about 1011 ohm-cm.

Abstract: A lapping carrier for machining a row of magneto-resistive elements is disclosed. The lapping carrier includes a plurality of movable elements, the movable elements terminating at an outer surface to form a generally planar mounting surface for a row of magneto-resistive elements. The lapping carrier is formed of a ceramic material. A method for lapping or machining a row of magneto-resistive elements is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dense ceramics having ESD dissipative characteristics, tunable volume and surface resistivities in semi-insulative range (103-1011 Ohm-cm), substantially pore free, high flexural strength, light colors, for desired ESD dissipation characteristics, structural reliability, high vision recognition, low wear and particulate contamination to be used as ESD dissipating tools, fixtures, load bearing elements, work surfaces, containers in manufacturing and assembling electrostatically sensitive microelectronic, electromagnetic, electro-optic components, devices and systems.