Limiting tin sludge formation in tin or tin/lead electroplating solutions
US4871429A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/3473
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Baths and methods for electroplating tin or tin-lead alloys wherein the formation of tetravalent tin and stannic oxide sludge is reduced or prevented. These baths contain a soluble divalent tin compound, a soluble alkyl or alkylol sulfonic acid at least one wetting agent, and a hydroxyl phenyl compound reducing agent. Other compounds may be added to the bath for improving its performance during electroplating.
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