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Vibration-Fracture Resistance of Sn-Pb and Sn-Ag Eutectic Solders
Chuang-Ming ChuangTruan-Sheng LuiLi-Hui ChenTsuey-Mei Yin
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2001 Volume 42 Issue 10 Pages 2064-2070

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A striated deformation feature can be observed in Sn–Pb eutectic solder with higher Sn content or a coarse Sn-rich phase after the solder is subjected to a vibration test. This deformation feature may accelerate the life deterioration of Sn–Pb solder under vibration. A similar feature can be observed in lead-free Sn–3.5 mass%Ag eutectic solder. A very little crack can be observed around the deformation areas of an Sn–3.5 mass%Ag sample, and that is the main reason it possesses a lower crack growth rate than Sn–Pb solder. A comparison of the deflection vs. cyclic number (D-N) curves of Sn–Pb and Sn–Ag solders under an identical vibration push force or identical initial defection amplitude demonstrates that Sn–3.5 mass%Ag solder possesses better vibration fracture resistance than Sn–Pb solders. In the case of an identical vibration push force, the initial deflection amplitude of Sn–3.5 mass%Ag solder is significantly smaller than that of Sn–Pb solder, and it may improve the solder’s vibration fracture resistance.

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© 2001 The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials
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