Microstructural Evaluation of Bi-Ag and Bi-Sb Lead-Free High-Temperature Solder Candidates on Copper Substrate with Multiple Reflow Number

Abstract:

An impetus has been provided towards the development of lead-free solders by worldwide environmental legislation that banned the use of lead in solders due to the lead toxicity.This study focus on Bi-Ag and Bi-Sb solder alloys, in compositions from 1.5 to 5 wt % Ag and Sb. The effects of Ag and Sb amount, and reflow number on the microstructure and morphology of solder bulk were analysed by optical microscope and scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray. Based on the results, the grain boundary grooving was observed in all samples except Bi-5Sb in all three reflows. Metallurgical and chemical reaction between interface and solders were found in Bi-5Sb solder alloys in different reflow numbers which lead to appearance of Cu₃Sb intermetallic compound layer at the interface. Reflow numbers had a significant effect on the size of Cu-rich phase. Also it was observed that, with increasing reflow number Bi-Cu phase found in Bi-2.5Sb solder dissolves into the solder bulk.

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