Abstract
The effects of the reduction of the Ag content and the addition of In on the mechanical properties, soldering characteristics and reaction behavior at solder/package interfaces are investigated in this study. It was found that the addition of In significantly improved the wettability of the solder at reflow temperatures ranging from 230 °C to 240 °C. Moreover, the addition also improves the elongation of the solder alloy, thereby increasing the toughness of the alloy. With the optimization of the In and Ag contents, a Sn-Ag-Cu-In quaternary alloy would be a strong candidate to replace the Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu composition.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 517-520 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Metals and Materials International |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2007 |
Keywords
- Elongation
- Pb-free solder
- Sn-Ag-Cu-In alloy
- Toughness
- Wettability