Abstract:
The interface morphology and mechanical property of Sn-9Zn-0.06Nd/Cu soldered joints after aging treatment at 150℃ were investigated with scanning electronic microscope(SEM) and STR-1000 joint strength tester.The experimental results indicated that a planar Cu
5Zn
8 intermetallic layer(IMC) formed in the soldered joint interface,whose thickness increased with increasing aging time,and the rare earth element Nd migrated towards the interface and reacted with Sn forming Nd
3Sn near the interface.While increasing the aging time,the tensile stress of the Sn-9Zn-0.06Nd/Cu micro-joints decreased,and it even reduced by 50% after aging for 720 h.The fracture mode of the soldered joints turned from ductile fracture before aging treatment to both ductile and brittle fracture after aging for 720 h.