The development of the COST 531 lead-free solders thermodynamic database

• DOI: 10.1007/s11837-007-0084-6
• Publication Date: 2007-07-16T22:58:27Z
• Authors: A. Kroupa; A. T. Dinsdale; A. Watson; J. Vrestal; J. Vízdal; A. Zemanova
• Keywords: 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology

The methods for modeling the thermodynamic properties of multicomponent systems are described in this article. The rules for creating a consistent database for muticomponent systems are described in general terms and documented in relation to the thermodynamic database for lead-free solders, developed within the scope of European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research Action 531. New assessments and reassessments of the Bi-Sn-Zn, Cu-Ni-Sn, and Ag-Cu-Sn systems are shown as examples illustrating the application of the database for the modeling of lead-free solder materials.