Editors: Andrew Watson, Ales Kroupa

Summary: Volume 20 contains critically evaluated phase diagram data for a total of 35 ternary materials’ systems (chapters) related to the materials for lead-free soldering and brazing applications. The importance of the ecological issues increases since late sixties of the previous century, and the use, handling and disposal of potentially harmful materials is one of the most important topics in the ecological agenda nowadays. Lead and lead containing materials are considered to be a major threat to human health and the environment. The capability of lead to accumulate in the human body leads to a wide range of threats to the neurological and physical development of humans. Knowledge of the phase equilibria involved in the solder-component alloy systems is crucial in the design of new soldering materials. This knowledge is particularly important to move away from an expensive and time-consuming method by «trial & error» applied often when searching for an appropriate material. Also ternary systems important as filler materials for brazing in various applications are included in this volume.

ISBN 978-3- 932120-13-8

Responsible institutions: V.Ye. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the NAS of Ukraine et al.

Published: Stuttgart : Materials Science International Services GmbH

Size in pages: 554