Muhammad owais Awan

Mr. Muhammad owais Awan

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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 April 2021 in Physica B: Condensed Matter
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MAMuhammad owais Awan
Muhammad owais Awan
ASA. Shakoor
A. Shakoor
MRMuhammad Saad Rehan
Muhammad Saad Rehan
YGYasir Qayyum Gill
Yasir Qayyum Gill

5 July 2021 in Metals
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UAUmair Ali
Umair Ali
HKHamza Khan
Hamza Khan
Muhammad AamirMuhammad Aamir
Muhammad Aamir
KGKhaled Giasin
Khaled Giasin
NHNuman Habib
Numan Habib
MAMuhammad owais Awan
Muhammad owais Awan
SAC305 lead-free solder alloy is widely used in the electronic industry. However, the problems associated with the growth formation of intermetallic compounds need further research, especially at high temperatures. This study investigates the doping of Bismuth into SAC305 in the various compositions of 1, 2, and 3 wt.%. The microstructure in terms of intermetallic compound particles and mechanical properties was examined after thermal aging at temperatures of 100 °C and 200 °C for 60 h. The microstructure examination was observed using scanning electron microscopy, and the chemical composition of each alloy was confirmed with an energy dispersive X-ray. Tensile tests were performed to find the mechanical properties such as yield strength and ultimate tensile strength. The intermetallic compound’s phase analysis was identified using X-ray diffraction, and differential scanning calorimetry was done to study the temperature curves for melting points. Results showed that the addition of Bismuth refined the microstructure by suppressing the growth of intermetallic compounds, which subsequently improved the mechanical properties. The thermal aging made the microstructure coarsen and degraded the mechanical properties. However, the most improved performance was observed with a Bismuth addition of 3 wt.% into SAC305. Furthermore, a decrease in the melting temperature was observed, especially at Bismuth compositions of 3 wt.%.