Photo-electrochemical etching of n-type (100) silicon single crystal in fluoride solution has been investigated. The etching rate of the silicon is enhanced in fluoride solution ( aM ) by addition of cM CC01. The etching rate is accelerated in the presence of UV-visible light. Anodic polarization of the photo-electrochemical system etched in fluoride solution demonstrated that the etching rate is affected by various additives. The etching rate of the n-type Si(100) in solution C (containing aM HF + cM CC01 ) is faster than that in any other solutions ( A B D and E ) . The pores etched in solution D ( aM HF + dM CC02 ) show smooth morphology even the etching rate is slightly slower than in solution C. |