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Lead-free solder alloy having reduced shrinkage cavities

US9227258B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2009
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lead-free solder alloy having improved surface properties which suppresses minute irregularities and shrinkage cavities has a composition consisting essentially of Ag: 0.1-1.5%, Bi: 2.5-5.0%, Cu: 0.5-1.0%, optionally Ni: 0.015-0.035% and/or at least one of Ge and Ga: 0.0005-0.01%, and a remainder of Sn and unavoidable impurities.

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