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Inhibitory effect of graphene on tin whisker growth induced by atomized Sn
Tin (Sn) whiskers pose significant reliability risks in electronics, especially with the transition to lead-free solders. Mitigating Sn whisker growth remains a significant challenge. Here, Ti2SnC is used as a model to provide atomized Sn, which is the key driver for Sn whisker growth, and graphene is introduced to inhibit Sn whisker growth. Mechanochemical decomposition of Ti2SnC via ball milling releases atomized Sn, which is incorporated into a Sn matrix by thermo-compression to assess its effect on whisker formation. Adding graphene to the composite restricts long-range Sn diffusion, significantly reducing whisker length and density. Graphene's two-dimensional structure forms nanoscale diffusion barriers, hindering atomic migration and aggregation. These dispersed graphene nano-walls inhibit whisker growth effectively without damaging the bulk matrix, providing a promising approach to enhance reliability in lead-free solder systems.
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