journal article·2016-04

Oxidation resistant effects of Ag2S in Sn–Ag–Al solder: A mechanism for higher electrical conductivity and less whisker growth

Sang Hoon Kim, Kwun Nam Hui, Yong-Jin Kim, Tae-Soo Lim, Dong-Yeol Yang, Ki Bong Kim, Young Ja Kim, Sangsun Yang

Corrosion Science· Volume 105
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Abstract Oxidation resistant effects of Ag2S in a ternary Sn–Ag–Al solder were investigated from the aspect of electrical conductivity. Combined reactions, associated with combustion and ionization of Ag2S, contributed to the removal of the oxide layers of the Ag2S-containing solder; as a result, lowering the overall O concentration. Because the diffusion of Ag2S suppressed oxidation in the Sn matrix, the electrical resistivity was significantly decreased. With regard to the improvement of the oxidation resistance and electrical conductivity, these oxidation resistant functions of Ag2S also inhibited the formation of intermetallic compounds (IMCs) and interrupted the growth of Sn whiskers.
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OpenAlex topics: Electronic Packaging and Soldering Technologies · Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties · Electrical Contact Performance and Analysis

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