This book provides a comprehensive overview of important aspects of solder materials including solderability and soldering reaction, physical metallurgy, mechanical properties, electromigration, and reliability of solder joint. The scope of this book covers mainly, but not limited to, the important research achievements of all the subjects having been disclosed and discussed in the literatures. It is a very informative book for those who are interested in learning the material properties of solders, carrying out fundamental research, and in carrying out practical applications. This book is an important resource for the various important subjects relating to solder materials.

The European Union’s directive banning the use of lead-based (Pb) solders in electronic consumer products has created an urgent need for research on solder joint behavior under various driving forces in electronic manufacturing, and for development of lead-free solders. This book provides a comprehensive examination of advanced materials reliability issues related to copper-tin reaction and electromigration in solder joints, and presents methods for preventing common reliablity problems.

Get the latest developments in solder technology You can't work in electronics without solder -- and you shouldn't work with solder without Solders and Soldering, Fourth Edition. Profusely illustrated, this book by the world's top solder educator has been the leader in its field for two decades. You'll learn 29 different methods for soldering and heating (for both automatic and manual procedures), and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each method for varying applications. This up-to-date edition deals at length with modern cleaning materials and processes, emphasizing EPA and OSHA guidelines and regulations, and provides you with state-of-the-art techniques for soldering with miniaturized circuit boards.

Get the latest developments in solder technology You can't work in electronics without solder -- and you shouldn’t work with solder without Solders and Soldering, Fourth Edition. Profusely illustrated, this book by the world's top solder educator has been the leader in its field for two decades. You’ll learn 29 different methods for soldering and heating (for both automatic and manual procedures), and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each method for varying applications. This up-to-date edition deals at length with modern cleaning materials and processes, emphasizing EPA and OSHA guidelines and regulations, and provides you with state-of-the-art techniques for soldering with miniaturized circuit boards.

Covers various soldering methods and techniques as well as the latest on solder alloys, solder films, surface preparation, fluxes and cleaning methods, heating methods, inspection techniques, and quality control and reliability. Geared to scientists, material engineers, designers, manufacturing engineers, and technologists who need immediate practical guidance rather than theoretical instruction.