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The addition of trace elements such as Ni and Bi to Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC) solder helps control interfacial reactions, mitigating intermetallic compound coarsening and improving the thermal and mechanical reliability of semiconductor packaging. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To review and analyze recent research on how adding trace elements such as nickel and bismuth to Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC) solder improves interfacial stability and thermal fatigue reliability in electronic packaging.

September 2, 2026Journal of Welding and JoiningOpen Access

Recent Studies on the Effects of Ni and Bi Addition on Sn-Ag-Cu Solder Properties

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KLKwan-Soo LimChungbuk National University DLDong-Bok LeeChungbuk National University EJEun-Soo JangChungbuk National University

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Review demonstrates enhanced thermal fatigue resistance in tin-silver-copper solder joints through nickel and bismuth microalloying, highlighting paths toward durable computing hardware.

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To review and analyze recent research on how adding trace elements such as nickel and bismuth to Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC) solder improves interfacial stability and thermal fatigue reliability in electronic packaging.
Synthesized and comparatively evaluated recent literature examining microalloying strategies for SAC solder joints.
Assessed microstructural evolution and joint performance across single Ni addition, single Bi addition, combined Ni-Bi (SACQ) addition, and multi-element formulations with Pd and Sb.
Trace additions of Ni and Bi effectively suppress the coarsening of interfacial intermetallic compounds during prolonged high-temperature exposure.
Combined Ni-Bi addition (SACQ) controls interfacial reaction kinetics and substantially improves mechanical strength and thermal fatigue life under repeated thermal cycling.

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Lim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a97e275c562ede874ec6a15 https://doi.org/10.5781/jwj.2026.44.4.4

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Review demonstrates enhanced thermal fatigue resistance in tin-silver-copper solder joints through nickel and bismuth microalloying, highlighting paths toward durable computing hardware.

Recent Studies on the Effects of Ni and Bi Addition on Sn-Ag-Cu Solder Properties

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