Abstract: A lead-free solder alloy consisting essentially of: 32 mass % or more and 40 mass % or less of Bi; 0.1 mass % or more and 1.0 mass % or less of Sb; 0.1 mass % or more and 1.0 mass % or less of Cu; 0.001 mass % or more and 0.1 mass % or less of Ni; and a remainder of Sn with unavoidable impurities. The lead-free solder alloy further contains specific elements in amounts in predetermined ranges.

Abstract: By using a solder paste including powder of a lead-free solder alloy mainly composed of Sn and a metal particle with a melting point higher than a melting point of the lead-free solder alloy, in which the metal particle is formed. of a Cu—Ni alloy having a Ni content of 0.1 to 90% by mass, or formed of a Cu—Co alloy having a Co content of 0.1 to 90% by mass, a solder bonded body that has heat resistance, thermal conductivity, and reliability higher than ever can be formed.

Abstract: Provided is a solder-metal mesh composite material in which a lead-free solder layer formed of Sn—Cu—Ni-based lead-free solder contains metal mesh having high thermal conductivity, a void occupancy in a cross-section in a thickness direction is 15% or less, and the Sn—Cu—Ni-based lead-free solder contains 0.1 to 2% by weight of Cu, 0.002 to 1% by weight of Ni, and Sn as a remainder or contains 0.1 to 2% by weight of Cu, 0.002 to 1% by weight of Ni, 0.001 to 1% by weight of Ge, and Sn as a remainder.

Abstract: Provided is a preformed solder including a lead-free solder mainly composed of Sn and a metal particle with a melting point higher than a melting point of the lead-free solder. The metal particle is formed of a Cu-Ni alloy having a Ni content of 0.1 to 90% by mass, or a Cu-Co alloy having a Co content of 0.1 to 90% by mass, and the lead-free solder may contain Ni when the metal particle is formed of the Cu-Ni alloy, or contains Ni when the metal particle is formed of the Cu-Co alloy, and (Cu,Ni) 6Sn5 is formed on a surface of the metal particle. With this preformed solder, a bonded portion having heat resistance, thermal conductivity, and reliability higher than ever can be formed.

Abstract: A lead-free solder alloy includes Ag in an amount of 0.3 to 4.0% by mass, Cu in an amount of 0.1 to 2.0% by mass, Fe in an amount of 0.005 to 0.05% by mass, Ni in an amount of 0.01 to 0.5% by mass, Ga in an amount of 0.001 to 0.1% by mass, and Sn as the balance.

Abstract: A lead-free solder alloy consisting essentially of: 32 mass % or more and 40 mass % or less of Bi; 0.1 mass % or more and 1.0 mass % or less of Sb; 0.1 mass % or more and 1.0 mass % or less of Cu; 0.001 parts by mass or more and 0.1 parts by mass or less of Ni; and a remainder of Sn with unavoidable impurities. The lead-free solder alloy further contains specific elements in amounts in predetermined ranges.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a solder joint part, at least one of a first metal base material and a second metal base material is an alloy containing Ni in an amount of more than 0 wt % and less than 44 wt % and Cu in an amount of more than 56 wt %, and solder is a solder alloy containing Ga and inevitable impurities or a solder alloy containing Ga as a main component and having a melting point of 30° C. or lower. The method includes applying the solder to a surface of the first metal base material and placing the second metal base material on the applied solder, and heating the first and second metal base materials to a temperature of 90° C. or lower in a specified atmosphere or in a liquid to generate CuGa2 or (Cu, Ni)Ga2 between the first and second metal base materials, thereby joining the first and second metal material.

Abstract: A light-emitting section (21) emits light to be irradiated on a body of a patient (100). A light-receiving section (22) outputs a signal corresponding to an intensity of light which has been transmitted through or reflected from the body of the patient (100). A pulse-amplitude Index acquiring section (32) analyzes amplitude of the signal to acquire a pulse-amplitude Index of the patient (100). A pulse determining section (33) determines presence or absence of a pulse of the patient (100) in accordance with the pulse-amplitude Index. A notifying section (34) notifies a result of determination made by the pulse determining section (33).

Abstract: A soldered joint of the present invention is a soldered joint using a lead-free solder alloy of Sn—Cu—Ni—Bi—Ge system, and the lead-free solder alloy is an alloy in which an addition amount of Cu is 0.1 weight % to 2.0 weight %, an addition amount of Ni is 0.05 weight % to 0.5 weight %, an addition amount of Bi is 0.1 weight % to less than 8 weight %, an addition amount of Ge is 0.006 weight % to 0.1 weight %, and a balance is Sn and inevitable impurities. The soldered joint of the present invention includes a bonding portion with an object to be soldered in which Cu3Sn is prevented from being generated.

Abstract: A nanoparticle production apparatus and automatic production apparatus that allow continuous mass production of nanoparticles with a uniform particle diameter and allow freely adjusting the generation time are provided.

Abstract: A silver electrode joint having a high joint strength obtained by actively minimizing the particle size of a silver-zinc intermetallic compound at the solidification point. A joint obtained by joining an article to be joined, the joint including silver at least as the surface layer thereof, using a solder alloy which comprises 2-9 wt % of zinc, 0.0001-0.1 wt % of manganese and the balance consisting of tin, the solder joint having a joint interface wherein the particle size of a silver-zinc intermetallic compound, which is formed by silver being the surface layer of the article to be joined and zinc in the solder alloy, is 5 ?m or less.

Abstract: Provided is a lead-free solder alloy and soldering capable of maintaining strong joining strength even in a high-temperature state after soldering and having high reliability and versatility. The lead-free solder alloy composition of the present invention has Sn—Cu—Ni as a basic composition, which includes 0.1 to 2.0 mass % of Cu, and 0.01 to 0.5 mass % of Ni, 0.1 to 5 mass % of Bi, and 76.0 to 99.5 mass % of Sn, such that it is possible to implement soldering with high reliability without decreasing joining strength of a soldered joint even in a state of being exposed to high temperature for a long time, as well as joining strength at the time of bonding.

Abstract: A light-emitting section (21) emits light to be irradiated on a body of a patient (100). A light-receiving section (22) outputs a signal corresponding to an intensity of light which has been transmitted through or reflected from the body of the patient (100). A pulse-amplitude Index acquiring section (32) analyzes amplitude of the signal to acquire a pulse-amplitude Index of the patient (100). A pulse determining section (33) determines presence or absence of a pulse of the patient (100) in accordance with the pulse-amplitude Index. A notifying section (34) notifies a result of determination made by the pulse determining section (33).

Abstract: A solder alloy may include a Sn—Cu hypereutectic area having Cu in the amount of up to 7.6 weight percent, from 0.006 to 0.5 weight percent of Al, Al2O3, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A solder wire bobbinless coil includes a solder wire coil formed by winding a solder wire into a hollow columnar, the solder wire coil having a first coil opening at one end of the hollow columnar, and a second coil opening at the other end of the hollow columnar; and a covering film covering an outer surface of the solder wire coil. The covering film has a first film opening smaller than the first coil opening on a portion covering the first coil opening and a second film opening equal to or smaller than the second coil opening on a portion covering the second coil opening, and the first film opening includes, at a peripheral area thereof, a first protruding portion extending so as to protrude to an inner side of the first coil opening.

Abstract: A solder wire bobbinless coil includes a solder wire coil formed by winding a solder wire into a hollow columnar, the solder wire coil having a first coil opening at one end of the hollow columnar, and a second coil opening at the other end of the hollow columnar; and a covering film covering an outer surface of the solder wire coil. The covering film has a first film opening smaller than the first coil opening on a portion covering the first coil opening and a second film opening equal to or smaller than the second coil opening on a portion covering the second coil opening, and the first film opening includes, at a peripheral area thereof, a first protruding portion extending so as to protrude to an inner side of the first coil opening.

Abstract: Provided is a lead-free solder alloy and soldering capable of maintaining strong joining strength even in a high-temperature state after soldering and having high reliability and versatility. The lead-free solder alloy composition of the present invention has Sn—Cu—Ni as a basic composition, which includes 0.1 to 2.0 mass % of Cu, and 0.01 to 0.5 mass % of Ni, 0.1 to 5 mass % of Bi, and 76.0 to 99.5 mass % of Sn, such that it is possible to implement soldering with high reliability without decreasing joining strength of a soldered joint even in a state of being exposed to high temperature for a long time, as well as joining strength at the time of bonding.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lead-free solder alloy having high reliability and excellent solder bonding properties and suited for the mounting of micronized electronic components at low cost. The lead-free solder alloy according to the present invention has a composition containing 0.5 to 1.5 wt % of Ag, 0.3 to 1.5 wt % of Cu, 0.01 to 0.2 wt % of Ni, 1.0 wt % or less of Ga, and the balance being Sn and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: A silver electrode joint having a high joint strength obtained by actively minimizing the particle size of a silver-zinc intermetallic compound at the solidification point. A joint obtained by joining an article to be joined, the joint including silver at least as the surface layer thereof, using a solder alloy which comprises 2-9 wt % of zinc, 0.0001-0.1 wt % of manganese and the balance consisting of tin, the solder joint having a joint interface wherein the particle size of a silver-zinc intermetallic compound, which is formed by silver being the surface layer of the article to be joined and zinc in the solder alloy, is 5 ?m or less.

Abstract: A solder joint manufactured of an alloy essentially composed of 0.01-7.6 wt % Cu, 0.001-6 wt % Ni, and the remaining of Sn. Each of Cu and Ni has a maximum concentration range. The lower limit of the range of Ni is 0.01 wt % and preferably 0.03 wt %. The upper limit of the range of Ni is 0.3 wt % and preferably 0.1 wt %. The lower limit of the range of Cu is 0.1 wt % and preferably 0.2 wt %. The upper limit of the range of Cu is 7 wt % and preferably 0.92 wt %. The invention includes the solder joint essentially having these compositions.