Microstructure, interfacial IMC and mechanical properties of Sn–0.7Cu–xAl (x=0–0.075) lead-free solder alloy

2015 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 209-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Yang ◽  
Yaocheng Zhang ◽  
Jun Dai ◽  
Yanfeng Jing ◽  
Jinguo Ge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solder Alloy ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Lead Free Solder Alloy ◽  
Free Solder

Effect of Cooling Rate on the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu-0.05Ni Solder Alloy

2017 ◽  
Vol 751 ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Kogaew Inkong ◽  
Phairote Sungkhaphaitoon
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cooling Rate ◽  
Solder Alloy ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Cooling Systems ◽  
Lead Free Solder Alloy ◽  
Free Solder

The effect of cooling rate on the microstructural and mechanical properties of Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu-0.05Ni lead-free solder alloy was studied. The microstructure of specimens was characterized by using an optical microscope (OM) and an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The mechanical properties were performed by using a universal testing machine (UTM). The results showed that the cooling rate of water-cooled specimens was about 2.37 °C/s and the cooling rate of mold-cooled specimens was about 0.05 °C/s. To compare the different cooling rates, it was found that the grain size of water-cooled specimens was finer than that of the mold-cooled specimens, this resulted in an increment of mechanical properties of solder alloy. A higher tensile strength (33.10 MPa) and a higher elongation (34%) were observed when water-cooled and mold-cooled systems were used, respectively. The microstructure of Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu-0.05Ni lead-free solder alloy solidified by both cooling systems exhibited three phases: β-Sn, Ag3Sn and (Cu,Ni)6Sn5 IMCs.

scholarly journals Analysis of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Bismuth-Doped SAC305 Lead-Free Solder Alloy at High Temperature

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1077
Author(s):  
Umair Ali ◽  
Hamza Khan ◽  
Muhammad Aamir ◽  
Khaled Giasin ◽  
Numan Habib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Intermetallic Compounds ◽  
Solder Alloy ◽  
Thermal Aging ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Lead Free Solder Alloy ◽  
Free Solder

SAC305 lead-free solder alloy is widely used in the electronic industry. However, the problems associated with the growth formation of intermetallic compounds need further research, especially at high temperatures. This study investigates the doping of Bismuth into SAC305 in the various compositions of 1, 2, and 3 wt.%. The microstructure in terms of intermetallic compound particles and mechanical properties was examined after thermal aging at temperatures of 100 °C and 200 °C for 60 h. The microstructure examination was observed using scanning electron microscopy, and the chemical composition of each alloy was confirmed with an energy dispersive X-ray. Tensile tests were performed to find the mechanical properties such as yield strength and ultimate tensile strength. The intermetallic compound’s phase analysis was identified using X-ray diffraction, and differential scanning calorimetry was done to study the temperature curves for melting points. Results showed that the addition of Bismuth refined the microstructure by suppressing the growth of intermetallic compounds, which subsequently improved the mechanical properties. The thermal aging made the microstructure coarsen and degraded the mechanical properties. However, the most improved performance was observed with a Bismuth addition of 3 wt.% into SAC305. Furthermore, a decrease in the melting temperature was observed, especially at Bismuth compositions of 3 wt.%.

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