Abstract
The effect of electrical current on the microstructure, the tensile properties and vibration deformation mechanisms of the Sn-9Zn-1 Cu leadfree solder were examined in this study. Results showed that Zn-rich phase, Sn-Zn eutectic, Cu5Zn8 intermetallic compounds and proeutectic Sn-rich phase existed in the matrix of a Sn-9Zn-1Cu specimen. An electrical current flowing for a short duration was able to improve the tensile strength of the solder alloy. But prolonging the duration more than 7 hours led to a deterioration in the tensile mechanical properties and vibration resistance. Under both constant force and initial-deflection conditions, the electrical current caused the vibration life of the specimens to deteriorate. Lamellar-deformed structures (LDS) decreased and Cu5Zn8 fractured easily, which in turn decreased the crack propagation resistance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2935-2941 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Materials Transactions |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Dec |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering