Title :
Degradation of Cu-Sn/Pb Surface Layers on Aluminum Conductors by the Action of an Electric Current
Author :
Silveira, V. L A ; Mannheimer, Walter A. ; Braunovic, Milenko
Author_Institution :
Electrical Energy Research Centre, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
fDate :
9/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The effect of an electric current on the morphology of the coating layers on an aluminum conductor has been investigated. The results show that an electric current causes profound changes in the coating layers, resulting in substantial degradation of the conductor contact properties.
Keywords :
Aluminum conductors, power; Coatings; Component reliability; Aluminum; Coatings; Conducting materials; Conductors; Copper; Current; Degradation; Heat treatment; Tin; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Components, Hybrids, and Manufacturing Technology, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCHMT.1985.1136515
