The interfacial reactions in Sn, Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC, in wt%) and Sn-9Zn (SZ, in wt%) lead-free solders reacting with the Cu-40Zn alloys were investigated. The results were indicated that the (Cu, Zn)(6)Sn, and (Cu, Sn) Zn phases were formed in the Sn/Cu-40Zn couple reacted at 240 and 270 degrees C. When the reaction temperature was increased to 300 degrees C, the (Cu, Sn) Zn with the layered structure and metastable ternary Sn-ZnCu phase were observed at the interface. The similar results were found in the SAC/Cu-40Zn couples. The (Cu, Sn) Zn5 and (Cu, Sn)(5)Zn-8 phases were observed in the SZ/Cu-40Zn couples. When reaction temperature and time were increased, the (Cu, Sn)(5)Zn-8 phase with thick thickness was found at the interface.