Abstract
Morphologies and grain orientations of Cu6Sn5 and Cu3Sn intermetallic compounds (IMCs) at the interface of Sn3.5Ag0.5Cu lead-free solder alloy and copper substrates were investigated by Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) technology combined with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Scalloped Cu6Sn5, Cu6Sn5 planes and six-prism shaped Cu6Sn5 IMCs were observed at the interface after 48h of soldering at 250°C. Moreover, Cu6Sn5 planes emerged in pairs on top and beside the scalloped Cu6Sn5, and two adjacent Cu6Sn5 planes were with an angle of 120°. Cu3Sn and scalloped Cu6Sn5 IMCs had preferred orientations, and they were Cu6Sn5 (0001)∥substrate surface, and Cu3Sn (1¯00) and (100)∥substrate surface.
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