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Effects of simulated storage on the solder wettability of inhibited substrates

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OSTI ID:6921968

Solder wettability of Class II environmentally exposed Cu substrates coated with an organic solderability preservative (OSP) is being investigated. The OSP coatings slightly retarded the wetting behavior of 60Sn-40Pb solder during baseline testing of unaged coupons. A nominal increase in wetting angle, or decrease in wettability, was observed on the inhibited surfaces, particularly when less active fluxes were used. Small increases in the wetting time and decreases in the wetting rate were also measured. Simulated accelerated aging tests are underway to determine the effects of aging in a typical indoor industrial environment on the solder wettability of OSP coated Cu.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6921968
Report Number(s):
SAND-92-2434C; CONF-930242--1; ON: DE93004042
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English