2014
DOI: 10.1007/s13391-014-3364-7
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Effect of aluminium additions on wettability and intermetallic compound (IMC) growth of lead free Sn (2 wt. % Ag, 5 wt. % Bi) soldered joints

Abstract: The effect of a trace Al addition (0, 0.01, 0.05 and 0.1 wt. %) in the Sn-2Ag-5Bi solder alloy on wettability and intermetallic compound (IMC) formation of the alloy was investigated. The interface between the solder and a Cu(17 µm)/Ni(4 µm)/Au (0.02 µm) under bump metallized (UBM) substrate was studied. The microstructure of the bulk solder and the interface of the soldered joints was observed in a scanning electron microscope (SEM), and the thickness of the interface reaction layers was estimated. Various IM… Show more

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“…After 10 reflows, the total IMCs of the Sn-0.7Cu solder had grown the most significantly. This appears to have occurred because the Al compounds present near the grain boundary or interface inhibited the formation and growth of interfacial IMCs by blocking the diffusion of Sn and Cu atoms [ 31 , 32 ]. Cu 3 Sn IMCs were similarly observed in all three solders.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…After 10 reflows, the total IMCs of the Sn-0.7Cu solder had grown the most significantly. This appears to have occurred because the Al compounds present near the grain boundary or interface inhibited the formation and growth of interfacial IMCs by blocking the diffusion of Sn and Cu atoms [ 31 , 32 ]. Cu 3 Sn IMCs were similarly observed in all three solders.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In view of the various concerns raised by the electronic research community, such as according to European Directives, use of lead-bearing solders is restricted in consumer electronics due to the environmental and health hazard nature of Pb [17][18][19][20][21][22] . In view of these concerns, lead-free regulations have been passed worldwide in the last few decades.…”
Section: Lead-free Solderingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[101] Tin based contacts are generally susceptible to fretting wear which is a prime concern in automobile applications. [102,103] …”
Section: Wear and Friction Behaviormentioning
confidence: 99%