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Indium solders.(TECH SPOTLIGHT)

Advanced Materials & Processes, April, 2005 by Humpston, Giles

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Indium-base solders share the common characteristics of low melting point (Fig. 1) and extreme softness and ductility. Moreover, it remains ductile even at cryogenic temperatures. The mechanical properties are mostly a reflection of the fact that at room temperature, indium solders operate at a very high homologous temperature.

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That is, 25[degrees]C (77[degrees]F, 298K) is close to the melting point when expressed in Kelvins. At high homologous temperatures, the rate of solid-state diffusion in metals with simple crystal structures is sufficiently fast that microstructural changes ...

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Manufacturing Industry

Indium solders.(TECH SPOTLIGHT)

Advanced Materials & Processes, April, 2005 by Humpston, Giles

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