Constitutive modeling on creep deformation for a SnPb-based composite solder reinforced with microsized Cu particles

In the present work, the creep strain of solder joints is measured using a stepped load creep test on a single specimen. Based on the creep strain tests, the constitutive modeling on the steady-state creep rate is determined for the Cu particle-reinforced Sn37Pb-based composite solder joint and the Sn37Pb solder joint, respectively. It is indicated that the activation energy of the Cu particle-reinforced Sn37Pb-based composite solder joint is higher than that of Sn37Pb solder joint. In addition, the stress exponent of the Cu particle-reinforced Sn37Pb-based composite solder joint is higher than that of the Sn37Pb solder joint. It is expected that the creep resistance of the Cu particle-reinforced Sn37Pb-based composite solder joint is superior to that of the Sn37Pb solder. Finally, the creep deformation mechanisms of the solder joint are discussed.

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