Defect-mediated runaway oxidation of electroplated tin

Pure tin is widely used as a replacement of Pb-Sn eutectic alloy as finish and solder material. The normal oxide film is thin, passivating, and grows logarithmically with time. The tendency to form an undesired thick oxide layer under high temperature conditions is documented, but poorly understood....

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Main Author: Fabro, Marie Angelynne C. (Author)
Other Authors: Mena, Manolo G. (advi.)
Format: Thesis
Language:English
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