Wetting characteristic of Sn-(3-x)Ag-0.5Cu-xBi quaternary solder alloy systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Mustafa Erer ◽  
Serkan Oguz
Keyword(s):  
Solder Alloy ◽  
Sessile Drop ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Solder Alloys ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cu Substrate ◽  
Wetting Properties ◽  
Free Solder ◽  
Drop Technique

Purpose This paper aims to invastigate of the wetting and interfacial properties of Sn-(3-x)Ag-0.5Cu-(x)Bi (x = 0.5, 1 and 2 in Wt.%) Pb-free solder alloys at various temperatures ( 250, 280 and 310°C) on Cu substrate in Ar atmosphere. Design/methodology/approach In this study, new Sn-(3-x)Ag-0.5Cu-xBi systems, low Ag content quaternary lead-free solder alloys, were produced by adding 0.5, 1 and 2% Bi to the near-eutectic SAC305 alloy. The wetting angles of three new alloys, Sn-2.5Ag-0.5Cu-0.5 Bi(SAC-0.5 Bi), Sn-2Ag-0.5Cu-1Bi(SAC-1Bi) and Sn-1Ag-0.5Cu-2Bi(SAC-2Bi) were measured by sessile drop technique on the Cu substrate in argon atmosphere. Findings In accordance with the interfacial analyses, intermetallic compounds of Cu3Sn, Cu6Sn5, and Ag3Sn were detected at the SAC-Bi/Cu interface. The results of wetting tests show that the addition of 1 Wt.% Bi improves the wetting properties of the Sn-3Ag-0.5Cu solder. The lowest wetting angle (θ) was obtained as 35,34° for Sn-2Ag-0.5Cu-1Bi alloy at a temperature of 310 °C. Originality/value This work was carried out with our handmade experiment set and the production of the quaternary lead-free solder alloy used in wetting tests belongs to us. Experiments were conducted using the sessile drop method in accordance with wetting tests.

Effect of Sb additions on the creep behaviour of low temperature lead-free Sn–8Zn–3Bi solder alloy

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guang Ren ◽  
Maurice Collins
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Solder Alloy ◽  
Creep Behaviour ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Secondary Creep ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Solder Alloys ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Free Solder

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the creep behaviour of the recently developed Sn–8Zn–3Bi–xSb (x = 0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5) low temperature lead-free solder alloys. Design/methodology/approach An in-house compressive test rig was developed to perform creep tests under stresses of 20–40 MPa and temperature range 25°C–75 °C. Dorn power law and Garofalo hyperbolic sine law were used to model the secondary creep rate. Findings High coefficient of determination R2 of 0.99 is achieved for both the models. It was found that the activation energy of Sn–8Zn–3Bi solder alloy can be significantly increased with addition of Sb, by 60% to 90 kJ/mol approximately, whereas the secondary creep exponent falls in the range 3–7. Improved creep resistance is attributed to solid solution strengthening introduced by micro-alloying. Creep mechanisms that govern the deformation of these newly developed lead-free solder alloys have also been proposed. Originality/value The findings are expected to fill the gap of knowledge on creep behaviour of these newly developed solder alloys, which are possible alternatives as lead-free interconnecting material in low temperature electronic assembly.

Solder Joint Reliability of Sn-Cu and Sn-Ag-Cu Lead-Free Solder Alloys Solidified on Copper Substrates with Different Surface Roughnesses

2015 ◽  
Vol 830-831 ◽  
pp. 265-269
Author(s):  
Satyanarayan ◽  
K.N. Prabhu
Keyword(s):  
Solder Joint ◽  
Solder Matrix ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Solder Alloys ◽  
Cu Substrate ◽  
Cu Substrates ◽  
Free Solder ◽  
Substrate Surfaces ◽  
Lead Free Solders

In the present work, the bond strength of Sn-0.7Cu, Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu, Sn-2.5Ag-0.5Cu and Sn-3Ag-0.5Cu lead free solders solidified on Cu substrates was experimentally determined. The bond shear test was used to assess the integrity of Sn–Cu and Sn–Ag–Cu lead-free solder alloy drops solidified on smooth and rough Cu substrate surfaces. The increase in the surface roughness of Cu substrates improved the wettability of solders. The wettability was not affected by the Ag content of solders. Solder bonds on smooth surfaces yielded higher shear strength compared to rough surfaces. Fractured surfaces revealed the occurrence of ductile mode of failure on smooth Cu surfaces and a transition ridge on rough Cu surfaces. Though rough Cu substrate improved the wettability of solder alloys, solder bonds were sheared at a lower force leading to decreased shear energy density compared to the smooth Cu surface. A smooth surface finish and the presence of minor amounts of Ag in the alloy improved the integrity of the solder joint. Smoother surface is preferable as it favors failure in the solder matrix.

Physical and Mechanical Behaviors of SnCu-Based Lead-Free Solder Alloys with an Addition of Aluminium

2015 ◽  
Vol 815 ◽  
pp. 64-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisrin Adli ◽  
Nurul Razliana Abdul Razak ◽  
Norainiza Saud
Keyword(s):  
Melting Point ◽  
Solder Alloy ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Mechanical Behaviors ◽  
Solder Alloys ◽  
Al Content ◽  
Homogenous Distribution ◽  
Lead Free Solder Alloy ◽  
Free Solder

The effect of Al addition on the microstructure, melting point and microhardness of SnCu-Al lead-free solder alloys were investigated with two different compositions of Al which were 1 wt% and 5 wt%. These solder alloys were fabricated through powder metallurgy (PM) method. The results showed that the melting point and the microhardness value of the SnCu-Al lead-free solder alloy were increased as the Al content increased from 1 wt% to 5 wt%. The grain growth of SnCu-Al lead-free solder alloy also tends to be retarded due to the homogenous distribution of Al at the grain boundaries.

Wettability of Carbon Nanotubes with Molten Sn-Ag-Cu Solder Alloy

2013 ◽  
Vol 372 ◽  
pp. 136-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suchart Chantaramanee ◽  
Sirikul Wisutmethangoon ◽  
Lek Sikong ◽  
Thawatchai Plookphol
Keyword(s):  
Solder Alloy ◽  
Sessile Drop ◽  
Wetting Angle ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Sessile Drop Technique ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Plating Method ◽  
Free Solder ◽  
Increasing Temperature ◽  
Drop Technique

The purpose of this work was to study the wettability of single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNTs) and molten 96.5Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305) lead-free solder alloy. The SWCNTs was coated with silver (Ag) by using an electroless plating method in order to enhance its wettability. The wetting behavior of molten SAC305 alloy on three different substrates, alumina, un-coated SWCNTs and Ag-coated SWCNTs was investigated by employing a modified sessile drop technique. The wetting angle between the molten SAC305 and the three substrates was measured at temperature range of 250-550 °C. The average wetting angles between the molten SAC305 and the alumina, the un-coated SWCNTs and the Ag-coated SWCNTs substrates were 130.7±1.3°, 128.4±4.2° and 120.1±3.5°, respectively. The wettabilty of the SWCNTs was improved by coating it with silver. The wetting angle of the Ag-coated SWCNTs was decreased approx. 9° compared to that of the un-coated. Increasing temperature has slightly affected on the wettability of SWCNTs and the molten SAC305.

Effects of Antimony and Indium Addition on Wettability and Interfacial Reaction of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu Lead Free Solder on Copper Substrate

2018 ◽  
Vol 928 ◽  
pp. 188-193
Author(s):  
Suchart Chantaramanee ◽  
Worawit Sriwittayakul ◽  
Phairote Sungkhaphaitoon
Keyword(s):  
Intermetallic Compounds ◽  
Solder Alloy ◽  
Interfacial Reaction ◽  
Copper Substrate ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Solder Alloys ◽  
Rich Phase ◽  
Pasty Range ◽  
Free Solder

The effects of antimony and indium addition on wettability and interfacial reaction of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu lead free solder on copper substrate were investigated. The experimental results showed the melting point of solder alloy containing 0.5 wt.% In and 0.5 wt.% Sb were slightly increased about 3.66°C. The pasty range of solder alloys were increased about 6°C while the undercooling of solder alloys were decreased. The microstructures of solder alloy were contained of In and Sb consists of Ag3Sn, Cu6(Sn,In)5, SnIn, Ag3(Sn,In) and SnSb intermetallic compounds (IMCs) dispersed on Sn-rich phase. The wettability of solder alloys were improved by increasing soldering times. In addition, the thickness of intermetallic compounds (Cu6Sn5) were obviously increased with increasing soldering times.

Bismuth-Antimony as an Alternative for High Temperature Lead Free Solder

2012 ◽  
Vol 476-478 ◽  
pp. 1163-1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.Z. Shahrul Fadzli ◽  
M.A. Azmah Hanim ◽  
T. Sai Hong ◽  
A. Aidy ◽  
R. Rohaizuan
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Solder Alloy ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Solder Alloys ◽  
Bulk Analysis ◽  
Rich Phase ◽  
Solder Bulk ◽  
Free Solder ◽  
Lead Free Solders

The development works on high temperature lead free solder are mostly discussed nowadays. To replace the current high temperature lead free solders, further research need to be done. A great deal of effort has been put into the development of lead free solder alloys. Bi (Bismuth) and Sb (Antimony) solder system proved as one of the promising candidates for electronic assembly. Melting temperature of three Bi-Sb solder alloys studied in this research enhanced their potential as the alternative solder candidates for high temperature lead free solder. At interface, Cu3Sb IMC layer was formed for 95Bi-5Sb solder alloy. Spallation of Cu3Sb IMC layer took placed with the results of Cu3Sb IMC also found in the solder bulk. Analysis of 97.5Bi-2.5Sb solder alloy classified as no metallurgical reaction at the interface and only the mechanical joining existed at the interface. The dissolution of Cu from subtrate affected the formation of Cu rich phase and the unstable Bi-Cu rich phase phenomena act as the isothermal product found in solder bulk. Mechanical grain boundary grooving observed in 98.5Bi-1.5Sb solder alloys at interface. Different compositions of Bi-Sb solder alloys resulted in different types of microstructures at interface and in solder bulk after reflow.

Properties of Two Lead-Free Solder Alloys and Comparison with Sn37Pb

2010 ◽  
Vol 154-155 ◽  
pp. 540-544
Author(s):  
Tian Han Xu ◽  
Mai Qun Zhao ◽  
Dang Hui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ductile Fracture ◽  
Cleavage Fracture ◽  
Fracture Mechanism ◽  
Tensile Specimen ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Solder Alloys ◽  
Cu Substrate ◽  
Free Solder ◽  
Sn37pb Solder

The microstructures and properties of Sn3Ag2.8Cu and Sn3Ag2.8Cu-0.1Ce solder alloys were investigated by means of OM, SEM and EDX and compared to that of Sn37Pb. The results show that the wettability of Sn3Ag2.8Cu-0.1Ce is more favorable, Sn3Ag2.8Cu exhibits poorer wetting behaviour compared to that of Sn37Pb solder; the conductivities of Sn3Ag2.8Cu-0.1Ce and Sn3Ag2.8Cu soldesr are almost 20 percent and 8 percent higher than that of Sn37Pb respectively; the fractography of tensile specimen of Sn3Ag2.8Cu is smooth and light, and is a quasi-cleavage fracture mechanism, whereas that of Sn3Ag2.8Cu-0.1Ce is dark and rough, and has a fibrous pattern, and is a ductile fracture mechanism; the fractography of Sn3Ag2.8Cu-0.1Ce includes more compact and more uniform dimples than that of Sn3Ag2.8Cu, this is cause of the trace amounts of Ce refining the microstructure; brazing with the Cu substrate, the diffusion layer of Sn3Ag2.8Cu solder with Cu substrate includes more irregular IMC compared to Sn3Ag2.8Cu-0.1Ce and Sn37Pb..

scholarly journals Effect of rare earth Ce on the microstructure, physical properties and thermal stability of a new lead-free solder

2011 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Chen ◽  
J. Kong ◽  
W.J. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Melting Temperature ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Lead Free Solder ◽  
Solder Alloys ◽  
Wetting Properties ◽  
Wetting Property ◽  
Cast Alloys ◽  
Free Solder ◽  
Induced Aggregation

In this paper, in order to develop a low silver content lead-free solder with good overall properties, a newly designed solder alloys of Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu-20Bi-xCe type, with addition of varying amounts of rare earth Ce (0.05 mass%, 0.1 mass% and 0.2 mass%) were studied. The melting temperature of Sn-0.3Ag- 0.7Cu can be decreased substantially through addition of 20 mass% Bi; while the segregation of Bi element in the microstructure of the as-cast alloys can be relieved by micro-alloying with trace amount of rare earth Ce. Besides, aging treatments (160?C held for 6 h) of these solder alloys imply that appropriate amount of Ce addition can not only depress the diffusion induced aggregation of Bi in the microstructure but promote the homogenization during annealing. Compared with Bi-free Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu solder, Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu- 20Bi exhibits better wettability. More excitingly, the wetting property of Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu-20Bi can be further improved by doping little amounts of Ce, especially 0.5 mass%, in which case the spreading area of the solder can be increased to the largest extent. On the whole, the present study reveals that Sn-0.3Ag-0.7Cu- 20Bi-xCe (x=0.05-0.1) is a promising lead-free solder candidate considering the microstructure, melting temperature and wetting properties.

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