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Thermodynamic assessment of Sn-Co-Cu lead-free solder alloy

Libin Liu, Cristina Andersson, Johan Liu, Y. C. Chan

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

To select a lead-free solder system, factors such as eutectic/peritectic point, electron negativity, abundance, cost, toxicity of elements, world production capacity, segregation during solidification, possibility to form low melting phases with Pb, among others must be carefully considered. On the basis of thorough analysis of binary phase diagrams of Sn-X-systems (X represents other elements) and the properties of the element X, the Sn-Co-Cu eutectic ternary alloy system has been chosen as a new lead-free solder candidate. In order to find the eutectic point for the Sn-Co-Cu system, the Sn-Co binary system was thoroughly assessed with CALPHAD (CALculation of PHAse Diagram) methods. The ternary phase diagram of Sn-Co-Cu system was extrapolated with the assessed thermodynamic parameters of Sn-Co, Sn-Cu, and Co-Cu system. The eutectic point for L -Sn2Co+(Sn)+Cu6Sn5 is 224.4°C and 0.37%Co and 0.68%Cu and 98.95%Sn.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Electronic Packaging
Pages141-145
Volume1
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Event2003 International Electronic Packaging Technical Conference and Exhibition - Haui, HI, United States
Duration: 6 Jul 200311 Jul 2003

Publication series

Name
Volume1

Conference

Conference2003 International Electronic Packaging Technical Conference and Exhibition
PlaceUnited States
CityHaui, HI
Period6/07/0311/07/03

Research Keywords

  • CALPHAD
  • Lead-free solder
  • Phase diagram
  • Sn-Co-Cu

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