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Yu-An Shen1, Chun-Ming Lin2,3, Jiahui Li4,5
1Joining and Welding Research Institute (JWRI), Osaka University, Osaka, 5600047, Japan. yashen@jwri.osaka-u.ac.jp.
Abstract:
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are promising materials for next-generation applications because of their mechanical properties, excellent high-temperature stability, and resistance against oxidation and corrosion. Although many researchers have investigated high-temperature HEA applications, few have considered low-temperature applications. Here we demonstrate an unprecedented intermetallic compound of (Fe, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu)Sn2 at the interface between Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC) solder and FeCoNiCrCu0.5 HEA substrate after reflow at 400 °C. Significantly suppressed growth of intermetallic compound without detachment from the substrate was observed during thermal aging at 150 °C for 150 h. Sn grains with an average grain size of at least 380 μm are observed. The results reveal a completely new application for the fields of Sn-Ag-Cu solder and HEA materials.
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