Electrodeposition of lead‐free solder alloys

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to enhance the understanding on the electrodeposition of various lead (Pb)‐free solder alloys, so that new studies can be carried out to solve processing issues. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews the available reports on the electrodeposition...

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Main Authors: Goh, Y., Haseeb, A.S. Md. Abdul, Sabri, M.F.M.
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http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/09540911311309031
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09540911311309031
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spelling my.um.eprints.117532018-10-17T00:45:47Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/11753/ Electrodeposition of lead‐free solder alloys Goh, Y. Haseeb, A.S. Md. Abdul Sabri, M.F.M. TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to enhance the understanding on the electrodeposition of various lead (Pb)‐free solder alloys, so that new studies can be carried out to solve processing issues. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews the available reports on the electrodeposition of tin (Sn)‐based solder systems and identifies the challenges in this area. Findings – Compositional control remains a major challenge in this area, where the achievement of desired composition for binary and ternary alloys is subjected to uncertainties. The use of chelating agents in the bath and optimization of parameters can assist the achievement of near‐desired alloy composition. Acidic plating baths are preferred due to their compatibility with photoresists but oxidation of stannous ions causes poor bath stability. Antioxidants, reducing agents and low oxygen overpotential anodes can suppress the oxidation rate and increase the lifespan of plating baths. Apart from chelating agents and antioxidants, various categories of additives can be added to improve quality of deposits. Surfactants, grain refiners and brighteners are routinely used to obtain smooth, fine‐grained and bright deposits with good thermo‐mechanical properties. Originality/value – The paper provides information on the key issues in electrodeposition of Pb‐free solder alloys. Possible measures to alleviate the issues are suggested so that the electrodeposition technique can be established for mass production of a wider range of solder alloys. Emerald 2013 Article PeerReviewed Goh, Y. and Haseeb, A.S. Md. Abdul and Sabri, M.F.M. (2013) Electrodeposition of lead‐free solder alloys. Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, 25 (2). pp. 76-90. ISSN 0954-0911 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/09540911311309031 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09540911311309031
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topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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Goh, Y.
Haseeb, A.S. Md. Abdul
Sabri, M.F.M.
Electrodeposition of lead‐free solder alloys
description Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to enhance the understanding on the electrodeposition of various lead (Pb)‐free solder alloys, so that new studies can be carried out to solve processing issues. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews the available reports on the electrodeposition of tin (Sn)‐based solder systems and identifies the challenges in this area. Findings – Compositional control remains a major challenge in this area, where the achievement of desired composition for binary and ternary alloys is subjected to uncertainties. The use of chelating agents in the bath and optimization of parameters can assist the achievement of near‐desired alloy composition. Acidic plating baths are preferred due to their compatibility with photoresists but oxidation of stannous ions causes poor bath stability. Antioxidants, reducing agents and low oxygen overpotential anodes can suppress the oxidation rate and increase the lifespan of plating baths. Apart from chelating agents and antioxidants, various categories of additives can be added to improve quality of deposits. Surfactants, grain refiners and brighteners are routinely used to obtain smooth, fine‐grained and bright deposits with good thermo‐mechanical properties. Originality/value – The paper provides information on the key issues in electrodeposition of Pb‐free solder alloys. Possible measures to alleviate the issues are suggested so that the electrodeposition technique can be established for mass production of a wider range of solder alloys.
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author Goh, Y.
Haseeb, A.S. Md. Abdul
Sabri, M.F.M.
author_facet Goh, Y.
Haseeb, A.S. Md. Abdul
Sabri, M.F.M.
author_sort Goh, Y.
title Electrodeposition of lead‐free solder alloys
title_short Electrodeposition of lead‐free solder alloys
title_full Electrodeposition of lead‐free solder alloys
title_fullStr Electrodeposition of lead‐free solder alloys
title_full_unstemmed Electrodeposition of lead‐free solder alloys
title_sort electrodeposition of lead‐free solder alloys
publisher Emerald
publishDate 2013
url http://eprints.um.edu.my/11753/
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/09540911311309031
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09540911311309031
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