摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for supplying a slurry to a polishing surface has a slurry source, a slurry supply line, and a slurry return line. The slurry supply line and slurry return line are configured so that slurry may be directed from the outlet of the slurry supply line onto the polishing surface during a chemical mechanical polishing operation, or into an inlet of the slurry return line after the polishing operation is stopped. This permits continuous circulation of slurry through the slurry supply line to prevent coagulation.</p> |