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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 0954-0911
- DOI
- 10.1108/SSMT-12-2017-0044
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Abstract
PurposeTo explore substitutes for traditional Sn-Pb solder, Sn-20In-2.8Ag was considered because of its appropriate melting temperature, good reliability and high ductility at less than 100°C. However, the mechanical properties of Sn-20In-2.8Ag were not satisfactory. The reason for the poor mechanical properties of the Sn-20In-2.8Ag/Cu joint was revealed, and a way to solve the problem was found.Design/methodology/approachThe microstructure evolution, characteristics of melting and solidification and joining performance with Cu were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron probe microanalysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and mechanical testing.FindingsSEM results showed that the microstructure of Sn-20In-2.8Ag was composed of coarse dendritic Ag2In and γ phases, with Ag2In distributed at the grain boundaries. DSC measurements revealed that small amount of low temperature eutectic reaction, L → Ag2In + β + γ, occurred at 112.9°C. This reaction was caused by the segregation of indium, which is a process that has a strong driving force. In the lap-shear testing, a crack propagated along the grain boundary of the solder, and failure showed an intergranular fracture. This failure was connected with the three-phase eutectic and coarse Ag2In. Thus, to improve the mechanical properties, segregation of indium should be reduced and coarsening of Ag2In should be prevented.Originality/valueThe reason for the unsatisfactory mechanical properties of Sn-20In-2.8Ag was revealed via microstructural observations and solidification analysis, and the way to solve this problem was found.
Journal
Soldering & Surface Mount Technology – Emerald Publishing
Published: Feb 18, 2019