Table 7.
Effect of trace element addition on the oxidation resistance of In-based/Sn-Bi/Sn-Zn solder.
| Solder | Element | wt. % | Oxidation resistance | reliability | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ | [140] | ||||
| Sn-Bi | Al | 0.005 | ↑ | [141] | |
| Ge | 0.007 | ↑ | √ | [142] | |
| Sn-Zn | Cr | 0.1 | ↑ | [144] | |
| Ga | 0.5 | ↑↑ | [145] | ||
| Ag | 0.5 | ↑ | [146] | ||
| Ag, In | 0.5, 1 | ↑↑ | √√ | [146] | |
| Bi | 1 | ↑ | [147] | ||
| Nd | 0.1 | ↑ | [148] |
Notes:↓ = slightly decreased
↓↓ = remarkably decreased
↑ = slightly increased
↑↑ = remarkably increased
√ = slightly improved
√√ = remarkably improved