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Method of inhibiting tin whisker growth

US5393573A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1991
Grant dateFeb 28, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/48
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method for inhibiting tin whisker growth involving the implantation in a tin coating of an ion or ions selected from the group Pb, Bi, Sb, Tl, Cu, Ag, Au, Cd, Mo, Cr, W, Ar, He, Ne and Kr.

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