Jeaneth, That is a very big subject. Generally a process involving SC1 and SC 2 followed by a rinse and then often a mechanical scrub using a nylon or pva brush. The HF will remove the oxide but then it is very difficult to dry without spotting. Depending upon how much material you need to clean and the desired final surface, i.e. hydrophobic or hydrophilic will determine what you need to do. If you wish you can call and I will try to help Gary Hillman Service Support Specialties, Inc. 9 Mars Court PO Box 365 Montville, NJ 07045 973-263-0640 phone 973-263-8888. fax -----Original Message----- From: Jeaneth Corredor [SMTP:luidra@yahoo.com] Subject: [mems-talk] clean a silicon surface I need to clean a silicon surface. I know that it should be made with HF but I don't know the details of the procedure of cleaning. can some of you give me this information? thank you