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Lead-free solder

US7282175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2004
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/36
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lead-free solder includes 0.05-5 mass % of Ag, 0.01-0.5 mass % of Cu, at least one of P, Ge, Ga, Al, and Si in a total amount of 0.001-0.05 mass %, and a remainder of Sn. One or more of a transition element for improving resistance to heat cycles, a melting point lowering element such as Bi, In, or Zn, and an element for improving impact resistance such as Sb may be added.

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