Journal of Materials Science, Vol.49, No.5, 2127-2135, 2014
Creep deformation behavior of Sn-Zn solder alloys
Creep properties of three Sn-Zn solder alloys (Sn-9Zn, Sn-20Zn, and Sn-25Zn, wt%) were studied using the impression creep technique. Microstructural characteristics were examined using a scanning electron microscope. The alloys exhibited stress exponents of about 5.0. The activation energy for creep was calculated to be similar to 50-75 kJ/mol with a mean value of 66.3 kJ/mol. The likely creep mechanism was identified to be the low temperature viscous glide of dislocations.