Rita Mohd Said
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Rita Mohd Said
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Rita, Mohd Said
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Mohd Said, Rita
Said, Rita Mohd
Said, R. M.
Mohd Said, R.
Said, R. Mohd
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  • Publication
    Performance of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu somposite solder with kaolin geopolymer ceramic reinforcement on microstructure and mechanical properties under isothermal ageing
    ( 2021)
    Nur Syahirah Mohamad Zaimi
    ;
    Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh
    ;
    Andrei Victor Sandu
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Norainiza Saud
    ;
    Shayfull Zamree Abd. Rahim
    ;
    Petrica Vizureanu
    ;
    Mohd Izrul Izwan Ramli
    ;
    Rita Mohd Said
    This paper elucidates the effect of isothermal ageing at temperature of 85 °C, 125 °C and 150 °C for 100, 500 and 1000 h on Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305) lead-free solder with the addition of 1 wt% kaolin geopolymer ceramic (KGC) reinforcement particles. SAC305-KGC composite solders were fabricated through powder metallurgy using a hybrid microwave sintering method and reflowed on copper substrate printed circuit board with an organic solderability preservative surface finish. The results revealed that, the addition of KGC was beneficial in improving the total thickness of interfacial intermetallic compound (IMC) layer. At higher isothermal ageing of 150 °C and 1000 h, the IMC layer in SAC305-KGC composite solder was towards a planar-type morphology. Moreover, the growth of total interfacial IMC layer and Cu3Sn layer during isothermal ageing was found to be controlled by bulk diffusion and grain-boundary process, respectively. The activation energy possessed by SAC305-KGC composite solder for total interfacial IMC layer and Cu3Sn IMC was 74 kJ/mol and 104 kJ/mol, respectively. Based on a lap shear test, the shear strength of SAC305-KGC composite solder exhibited higher shear strength than non-reinforced SAC305 solder. Meanwhile, the solder joints failure mode after shear testing was a combination of brittle and ductile modes at higher ageing temperature and time for SAC305-KGC composite solder.
  • Publication
    Development of a robust Sn-Cu based lead-free solder paste
    ( 2019)
    Rita Mohd Said
    During services and/or storage, solder joint is frequently exposed to operational conditions such as temperature, mechanical load, and electrical current. These conditions increase the demand for solder material which has high performance value in physical, mechanical, electrical and thermal stability. Thus, this research was motivated to develop Sn-Cu solder paste for robust solder joint through micro-alloying, composite and transient liquid phase soldering (TLPS) approaches. The aims of this study are to investigate the thermal properties, the phases that exist, the solderability, the microstructure evolution and also the shear strength of the new robust Sn-Cu based solder paste. The thermal stability of each solder paste has been investigated by determining the intermetallic compound (IMC) growth kinetic during isothermal aging. Isothermal aging was conducted for 24, 240 and 480 hours at a temperature of 75, 125, and 150 °C respectively. The robust solder paste was synthesized by using Sn-0.7Cu (SC), Sn-0.7Cu-0.05Ni (SCN), Sn-0.7Cu-0.05Ni-1TiO₂ (SCNT) and Sn-10Cu (SC10) TLPS bonding system. Findings reveal the reduction of about 1.5°C - 33.5°C in undercooling of solder paste with third element addition; Ni, TiO₂, and 10Cu. Result also reveals the improvement in contact angle for about 1.3°, 14.9°, and 9.5° for SCN, SCNT and SC10 solder respectively. The addition of Ni and TiO₂helps in refining the microstructure which had improved the mechanical properties. Furthermore, the IMC formation for TiO2 reinforced solder paste has been suppressed for 13.9%. The lowest growth rate was presented by SCNT (0.280, 1.390 and 2.800 0 ms-1 at aging temperature 75, 125 and 150°C respectively) and the SCNT solder also displays the highest activation energy which was 37.35 kJmol-1 compared to the other solders. The thickening of interfacial IMCs thickness occurred with prolong aging time has caused a decreasing in shear strength for all solder joints. Nevertheless, the highest strength was observed in SC10 TLPS. Overall, owing to excellent in solderability, thin IMC thickness, finer microstructure, and high shear strength have proven the SCNT solder paste composite a potential solder interconnect to be applied in typical electronic assemblies. In addition, SC10 TLPS could be established as a promising candidate for TLPS solder alloy for high power electronic assemblies.
  • Publication
    Influence of 1.5 wt.% Bi on the microstructure, hardness, and shear strength of Sn-0.7Cu solder joints after isothermal annealing
    ( 2021)
    Mohd Izrul Izwan Ramli
    ;
    Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh
    ;
    Andrei Victor Sandu
    ;
    Siti Farahnabilah Muhd Amli
    ;
    Rita Mohd Said
    ;
    Norainiza Saud
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Petrica Vizureanu
    ;
    Adam Rylski
    ;
    Jitrin Chaiprapa
    ;
    Marcin Nabialek
    This manuscript reports the isothermal annealing effect on the mechanical and microstructure characteristics of Sn-0.7Cu-1.5Bi solder joints. A detailed microstructure observation was carried out, including measuring the activation energy of the intermetallic compound (IMC) layer of the solder joints. Additionally, the synchrotron µX-ray fluorescence (XRF) method was adopted to precisely explore the elemental distribution in the joints. Results indicated that the Cu6Sn5 and Cu3Sn intermetallic layers thickness at the solder/Cu interface rises with annealing time at a rate of 0.042 µm/h for Sn-0.7Cu and 0.037 µm/h for Sn-0.7Cu-1.5Bi. The IMC growth’s activation energy during annealing is 48.96 kJ mol-1 for Sn-0.7Cu, while adding Bi into Sn-0.7Cu solder increased the activation energy to 55.76 kJ mol−1. The µ-XRF shows a lower Cu concentration level in Sn-0.7Cu-1.5Bi, where the Bi element was well dispersed in the β-Sn area as a result of the solid solution mechanism. The shape of the IMC layer also reconstructs from a scallop shape to a planar shape after the annealing process. The Sn-0.7Cu hardness and shear strength increased significantly with 1.5 wt.% Bi addition in reflowed and after isothermal annealing conditions.
  • Publication
    The effect of thermal annealing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Sn-0.7Cu-xZn Solder Joint
    ( 2021)
    Mohd Izrul Izwan Ramli
    ;
    Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh
    ;
    Rita Mohd Said
    ;
    Marcin Nabiałek
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Norainiza Saud
    ;
    Dewi Suriyani Che Halin
    The microstructural properties of a Pb-free solder joint significantly affect its mechanical behaviours. This paper details a systematic study of the effect of the annealing process on the microstructure and shear strength of a Zn-added Sn-0.7Cu solder joint. The results indicated that the IMC layer’s thickness at the solder/Cu interface increases with annealing time. The interfacial IMC layer of the Sn-0.7Cu solder joint gradually thickened with increasing annealing time and annealing temperature, while the interfacial IMC layer’s morphology changed from scallop-type to layer-type after the annealing process. However, the addition of 1.0 wt.% and 1.5 wt.% Zn in the Sn-0.7Cu effectively altered the interfacial IMC phase to Cu-Zn and suppressed the growth of Cu3Sn during the annealing process. The single-lap shear tests results confirmed that the addition of Zn decreased the shear strength of Sn-0.7Cu. The interfacial IMC of the Cu6Sn5 phase in Sn-0.7Cu changed to Cu-Zn due to the addition of Zn. The shear fractures in the annealed solder joint were ductile within the bulk solder instead of the interfacial IMC layer. Increased annealing time resulted in the increased presence of the Cu-Zn phase, which decreased the hardness and shear strength of the Sn-0.7Cu solder joint.
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  • Publication
    Performance of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu composite solder with kaolin geopolymer ceramic reinforcement on microstructure and mechanical properties under isothermal ageing
    ( 2021)
    Nur Syahirah Mohamad Zaimi
    ;
    Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh
    ;
    Andrei Victor Sandu
    ;
    Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Norainiza Saud
    ;
    Shayfull Zamree Abd Rahim
    ;
    Petrica Vizureanu
    ;
    Rita Mohd Said
    ;
    Mohd Izrul Izwan Ramli
    This paper elucidates the effect of isothermal ageing at temperature of 85 °C, 125 °C and 150 °C for 100, 500 and 1000 h on Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305) lead-free solder with the addition of 1 wt% kaolin geopolymer ceramic (KGC) reinforcement particles. SAC305-KGC composite solders were fabricated through powder metallurgy using a hybrid microwave sintering method and reflowed on copper substrate printed circuit board with an organic solderability preservative surface finish. The results revealed that, the addition of KGC was beneficial in improving the total thickness of interfacial intermetallic compound (IMC) layer. At higher isothermal ageing of 150 °C and 1000 h, the IMC layer in SAC305-KGC composite solder was towards a planar-type morphology. Moreover, the growth of total interfacial IMC layer and Cu3Sn layer during isothermal ageing was found to be controlled by bulk diffusion and grain-boundary process, respectively. The activation energy possessed by SAC305-KGC composite solder for total interfacial IMC layer and Cu3Sn IMC was 74 kJ/mol and 104 kJ/mol, respectively. Based on a lap shear test, the shear strength of SAC305-KGC composite solder exhibited higher shear strength than non-reinforced SAC305 solder. Meanwhile, the solder joints failure mode after shear testing was a combination of brittle and ductile modes at higher ageing temperature and time for SAC305-KGC composite solder.
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  • Publication
    The effect of thermal annealing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Sn-0.7Cu-xZn solder joint
    ( 2021)
    Mohd Izrul Izwan Ramli
    ;
    Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh
    ;
    Rita Mohd Said
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Dewi Suriyani Che Halin
    ;
    Norainiza Saud
    ;
    Marcin Nabiałek
    The microstructural properties of a Pb-free solder joint significantly affect its mechanical behaviours. This paper details a systematic study of the effect of the annealing process on the microstructure and shear strength of a Zn-added Sn-0.7Cu solder joint. The results indicated that the IMC layer’s thickness at the solder/Cu interface increases with annealing time. The interfacial IMC layer of the Sn-0.7Cu solder joint gradually thickened with increasing annealing time and annealing temperature, while the interfacial IMC layer’s morphology changed from scallop-type to layer-type after the annealing process. However, the addition of 1.0 wt.% and 1.5 wt.% Zn in the Sn-0.7Cu effectively altered the interfacial IMC phase to Cu-Zn and suppressed the growth of Cu3Sn during the annealing process. The single-lap shear tests results confirmed that the addition of Zn decreased the shear strength of Sn-0.7Cu. The interfacial IMC of the Cu6Sn5 phase in Sn-0.7Cu changed to Cu-Zn due to the addition of Zn. The shear fractures in the annealed solder joint were ductile within the bulk solder instead of the interfacial IMC layer. Increased annealing time resulted in the increased presence of the Cu-Zn phase, which decreased the hardness and shear strength of the Sn-0.7Cu solder joint.
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  • Publication
    Performance of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu composite solder with Kaolin geopolymer ceramic reinforcement on microstructure and mechanical properties under isothermal ageing
    ( 2021)
    Nur Syahirah Mohamad Zaimi
    ;
    Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh
    ;
    Andrei Victor Sandu
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Norainiza Saud
    ;
    Shayfull Zamree Abd. Rahim
    ;
    Petrica Vizureanu
    ;
    Rita Mohd Said
    ;
    Mohd Izrul Izwan Ramli
    This paper elucidates the effect of isothermal ageing at temperature of 85 °C, 125 °C and 150 °C for 100, 500 and 1000 h on Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305) lead-free solder with the addition of 1 wt% kaolin geopolymer ceramic (KGC) reinforcement particles. SAC305-KGC composite solders were fabricated through powder metallurgy using a hybrid microwave sintering method and reflowed on copper substrate printed circuit board with an organic solderability preservative surface finish. The results revealed that, the addition of KGC was beneficial in improving the total thickness of interfacial intermetallic compound (IMC) layer. At higher isothermal ageing of 150 °C and 1000 h, the IMC layer in SAC305-KGC composite solder was towards a planar-type morphology. Moreover, the growth of total interfacial IMC layer and Cu3Sn layer during isothermal ageing was found to be controlled by bulk diffusion and grain-boundary process, respectively. The activation energy possessed by SAC305-KGC composite solder for total interfacial IMC layer and Cu3Sn IMC was 74 kJ/mol and 104 kJ/mol, respectively. Based on a lap shear test, the shear strength of SAC305-KGC composite solder exhibited higher shear strength than non-reinforced SAC305 solder. Meanwhile, the solder joints failure mode after shear testing was a combination of brittle and ductile modes at higher ageing temperature and time for SAC305-KGC composite solder.
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