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Rheology of F620 solder paste and flux

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Resumo:The aim of this paper is to characterize the rheological properties of the flux media exposed to different levels of solicitation and to determine its influence on the rheology of the solder paste. The data obtained experimentally are fundamental for the development of numerical models that allow the simulation of the printing process of printed circuit boards (PCB). Design/methodology/approach – Rheological tests were performed using the Malvern rheometer Bohlin CVO. These experiments consist of the analysis of the viscosity, yield stress, thixotropy, elastic and viscous properties through oscillatory tests and the capacity to recover using a creeprecovery experiment. The results obtained from this rheological analysis are compared with the rheological properties of the solder paste F620. Findings – The results have shown that the flux is viscoelastic in nature and shear thinning. The viscosity does not decrease with increasing solicitations, except in the case where the flow is withdrawn directly from the bottle. Even if the solder paste shows a thixotropic behavior, this is not the case of the flux, meaning that this property is given by the metal particles. Furthermore, the oscillatory tests proved that the flux presents a dominant solid-like behavior, higher than the solder paste, meaning that the cohesive/tacky behavior of the solder paste is given by the flux. Research limitations/implications – To complement this work, printing tests are required. Originality/value – This work demonstrates the importance of the rheological characterization of the flux in order to understand its influence in the solder paste performance during the stencil printing process.
Autores principais:Barbosa, Flavia V.
Outros Autores:Teixeira, José C.F.; Teixeira, Senhorinha F.C.F.; Lima, Rui A.; Soares, Delfim; Pinho, Diana
Assunto:Flux Rheology Solder paste Thixotropy Viscosity
Ano:2019
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Biblioteca Digital do IPB

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