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Lead-free solder, and a lead-free joint

US7220493B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2003
Grant dateMay 22, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12792
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solder not containing lead (a lead-free solder) contains zinc and tin, and also contains 5 weight percent or less nickel and 0.5 weight percent or less aluminum with a liquid phase temperature of 260 degrees C. or greater. In addition, a lead-free solder has a liquid phase temperature of 260 degrees C. or greater, and contains 30 to 70 weight percent zinc, 5 weight percent or less nickel, and the remaining weight percent tin. Moreover, a joint is manufactured using these lead-free solders. As a result, a lead-free solder and a lead-free joint having excellent electrical characteristics but not including harmful substances, can be provided.

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