Electronics without Lead

Tin-lead alloys are widely used as solder in the electronics industry. They serve as interconnects that provide the conductive path required to achieve connection from one circuit element to another. In response to concerns for the environment and human health, Japan required all new electronic prod...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2005-06, Vol.308 (5727), p.1419-1420
Main Authors: Li, Yi, Moon, Kyoung-Sik, Wong, C. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adhesives
Alloys
Climate
Consumer electronics
Electronic products industry
Electronics
Electronics industry
Electronics manufacturers
Fatigue
Impact strength
Lead
Lead (Metal)
Lead alloys
Lead free solders
Lead industry
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Industry
Materials science
Natural satellites
Perspectives
Public health
Solders
Tin alloys
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Summary:Tin-lead alloys are widely used as solder in the electronics industry. They serve as interconnects that provide the conductive path required to achieve connection from one circuit element to another. In response to concerns for the environment and human health, Japan required all new electronic products to be lead-free. Li et al elaborate.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1110168