Asymmetrical growth of Cu 6Sn 5 intermetallic compounds due to rapid thermomigration of Cu in molten SnAg solder joints
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 155-158 |
| Journal / Publication | Intermetallics |
| Volume | 29 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
We observed asymmetrical growth of Cu 6Sn 5 intermetallic compounds (IMCs) on the two interfaces of Cu/SnAg/Cu solder joints during reflow at 260 °C on a hot plate. The IMCs grew to 12.3 μm on the cold end and 3.5 μm on the hot end after reflow for 40 min. However, the consumption of Cu on the cold end is less than that on the hot end. We propose that rapid thermomigration of Cu is responsible for the asymmetrical growth of the IMCs. With the simulated thermal gradient of 51 °C/cm across the liquid solder, the heat of transport of Cu is calculated as 20 kJ/mol. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Research Area(s)
- A. Intermetallics, miscellaneous, B. Diffusion, B. Thermal properties, C. Joining
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Asymmetrical growth of Cu 6Sn 5 intermetallic compounds due to rapid thermomigration of Cu in molten SnAg solder joints. / Guo, Ming-Yung; Lin, C. K.; Chen, Chih et al.
In: Intermetallics, Vol. 29, 10.2012, p. 155-158.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
