Exploration of Alloy Element (Sb,Bi) Doped η′-Cu6Sn5: Structure, Elastic Anisotropy, Electronic Structure, and Fracture Toughness
摘要
In the soldering and operation stages of SAC305(Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5) solder, the anisotropic growth of η′-Cu6Sn5 at the interface of SAC305–Cu solder joints often results in joint failure. Thus, researching how alloying elements such as antimony (Sb) and bismuth (Bi) mitigate the anisotropy of η′-Cu6Sn5 holds significant importance. This study employs the first-principles method to investigate the effects of Sb and Bi doping on the crystal structure, electronic structure, and mechanical properties of η′-Cu6Sn5. The calculation results show that Sb and Bi doping reduces the mechanical anisotropy of η′-Cu6Sn5, among which Sb doping particularly enhances the structural stability of η′-Cu6Sn5. Meanwhile, the introduction of Sb and Bi modifies the mechanical properties of η′-Cu6Sn5. Comparative analysis reveals that when Bi is doped at the Sn3 site, it exhibits the most remarkable enhancement effect on multiple properties of η′-Cu6Sn5.This study provides a theoretical basis for exploring the performance improvement of η′-Cu6Sn5 by doping with Sb and Bi elements.