Microstructural features contributing to enhanced behaviour of Sn-Ag based solder joints

被引:13
作者
Lee, JG [1 ]
Subramanian, KN [1 ]
机构
[1] Michigan State Univ, Dept Chem Engn & Mat Sci, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA
关键词
solder; alloys; joining processes; fatigue;
D O I
10.1108/09540910510579221
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
Purpose - To determine the role of microstructure in the creep and thermomechanical fatigue (TMF) properties of solder joints made with eutectic Sn-Ag solder, and Sn-Ag solder with Cu and/or Ni additions. Design/methodology/approach - Quaternary alloys containing small amounts of Cu and Ni exhibit better high temperature creep resistance and also better resistance to damage under TMF cycles with a longer dwell time at the high temperature extreme, than eutectic Sn-Ag, and Sn-Ag-Cu ternary alloy solder joints. Microstructural evaluation was conducted to investigate the effects of Ni additions to Sn-Ag-based solder joints. Findings - Microstructural studies of the quaternary solder alloys revealed the presence of small ternary Cu-Ni-Sn intermetallic compound particles at Sn-Sn grain boundaries. These precipitates can retard the grain boundary sliding that will occur during TMF with longer dwell times at the high temperature extreme, and during high temperature creep. Originality/value - The findings of this paper will help to provide an understanding of the effects of alloying elements on Sn-Ag based solder joints.
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页码:33 / 39
页数:7
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