Test methods for electrical materials, interconnection structures and assemblies - Part 11: Measurement of melting temperature or melting temperature ranges of solder alloys

IEC 61189-11:2013 describes the measurement method of melting ranges of solder alloys that are mainly used for wiring of electrical equipment, for electrical and communication equipment, and for other apparatus, as well as for connecting components.

Prüfverfahren für Elektromaterialien, Leiterplatten und andere Verbindungsstrukturen und Baugruppen - Teil 11: Messung der Schmelztemperatur und Schmelztemperaturbereiche von Lotlegierungen

Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux électriques, les structures d'interconnexion et les ensembles - Partie 11: Mesure de la température de fusion ou des plages de températures de fusion des alliages à braser

La CEI 61189-11:2013 décrit la méthode de mesure des plages de fusion des alliages à braser utilisés principalement pour les équipements électriques de câblage, les matériels électriques, les équipements de communication, et pour d'autres appareils, ainsi que pour les composants de connexion.

Preskusne metode za električne materiale, povezovalne strukture in sestave - 11. del: Meritve talilne temperature in talilnih temperaturnih območij za spajkalne zlitine

Ta del IEC 61189 opisuje merilno metodo območij taljenja zlitin za spajkanje, ki se uporabljajo predvsem za napeljavo električne opreme, električno in komunikacijsko opremo, za druge naprave ter tudi za povezovanje komponent.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
09-Jul-2013
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
05-Jul-2013
Due Date
09-Sep-2013
Completion Date
10-Jul-2013

Overview

EN 61189-11:2013 (identical to IEC 61189-11:2013) specifies standardized test methods to measure the melting temperature or melting temperature ranges of solder alloys used in electrical and electronic assemblies. It defines how to determine the solidus and liquidus temperatures of solders that are applied for wiring, printed circuit boards (PCBs), component joining and other interconnection structures.

Key Topics

  • Scope and purpose: Measurement of melting ranges for solder alloys commonly used in electrical, communication and other apparatus.
  • Two measurement methods:
    • Method A – Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC): Determines solidus and liquidus using DSC instruments. Equipment items called out include DSC, balance, sample pans, inert gas and alumina powder.
    • Method B – Cooling curve of molten solder: Uses a controlled melt and cooling test with an electric furnace, thermocouple, measuring instrument/recorder and suitable container to record solidification behavior.
  • Definitions: Clear definitions of solidus and liquidus temperatures as measured by each method (start of melting/finish of melting for DSC; end of solidification/solidification temperature for cooling curve).
  • Calibration and procedure: Requirements for temperature calibration (metal standards list provided in the standard), test conditions and stepwise procedures for recording and interpreting results.
  • Reporting and examples: Annexes include a test report form (Annex A) and example results (Annex B for Method A, Annex C for Method B) - illustrative alloys such as Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.5 appear in examples.

Applications / Who Uses It

  • Materials testing laboratories validating solder alloy melting behavior.
  • Solder alloy manufacturers for product characterization and quality control.
  • Electronics assemblers and PCB manufacturers selecting solder alloys and setting thermal profiles (e.g., reflow or wave soldering).
  • R&D and procurement teams comparing alloy options (including lead-free formulations) and verifying conformance to material specifications.
  • Compliance and QA engineers documenting melting ranges as part of material acceptance and process control.

Practical Value

  • Ensures repeatable, comparable melting point data across suppliers and labs.
  • Informs process window definition for soldering (thermal profiling, peak temperatures).
  • Supports material selection and quality assurance for reliable interconnections on PCBs and assemblies.

Related Standards

Normative references cited in EN 61189-11:2013 include:

  • IEC 60194 (terms and definitions for printed boards)
  • IEC 61189-3 (test methods for interconnection structures)
  • IEC 61190-1-3 (requirements for electronic grade solder alloys)
  • ISO 9453 (soft solder alloy chemical compositions)
  • ISO 11357-1 (DSC general principles)

Keywords: EN 61189-11:2013, IEC 61189-11, melting temperature, melting range, solder alloys, DSC, cooling curve, solidus, liquidus, solder testing, PCB materials testing.

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SIST EN 61189-11:2013 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Test methods for electrical materials, interconnection structures and assemblies - Part 11: Measurement of melting temperature or melting temperature ranges of solder alloys". This standard covers: IEC 61189-11:2013 describes the measurement method of melting ranges of solder alloys that are mainly used for wiring of electrical equipment, for electrical and communication equipment, and for other apparatus, as well as for connecting components.

IEC 61189-11:2013 describes the measurement method of melting ranges of solder alloys that are mainly used for wiring of electrical equipment, for electrical and communication equipment, and for other apparatus, as well as for connecting components.

SIST EN 61189-11:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 31.180 - Printed circuits and boards; 31.190 - Electronic component assemblies. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Test methods for electrical materials, interconnection structures and assemblies - Part
11: Measurement of melting temperature or melting temperature ranges of solder alloys
Prüfverfahren für Elektromaterialien, Leiterplatten und andere Verbindungsstrukturen
und Baugruppen - Teil 11: Messung der Schmelztemperatur und
Schmelztemperaturbereiche von Lotlegierungen
Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux électriques, les structures d'interconnexion et les
ensembles - Partie 11: Mesure de la température de fusion ou des plages de
températures de fusion des alliages à braser
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61189-11:2013
ICS:
31.180 7LVNDQDYH]MD 7,9 LQWLVNDQH Printed circuits and boards
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31.190 Sestavljeni elektronski Electronic component
elementi assemblies
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61189-11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.180
English version
Test methods for electrical materials, printed boards and other
interconnection structures and assemblies -
Part 11: Measurement of melting temperature or melting temperature
ranges of solder alloys
(IEC 61189-11:2013)
Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux Prüfverfahren für Elektromaterialien,
électriques, les cartes imprimées et autres Leiterplatten und andere
structures d'interconnexion et ensembles - Verbindungsstrukturen und Baugruppen -
Partie 11: Mesure de la température de Teil 11: Messung der Schmelztemperatur
fusion ou des plages de températures de und Schmelztemperaturbereiche von
fusion des alliages à braser Lotlegierungen
(CEI 61189-11:2013) (IEC 61189-11:2013)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2013-06-11. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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© 2013 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 61189-11:2013 E
Foreword
The text of document 91/1086/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61189-11, prepared by IEC TC 91
"Electronics assembly technology" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 61189-11:2013.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has (dop) 2014-03-11
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2016-06-11
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the

document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61189-11:2013 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 61189-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 61189-1.

- 3 - EN 61189-11:2013
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60194 - Printed board design, manufacture and EN 60194 -
assembly - Terms and definitions

IEC 61189-3 - Test methods for electrical materials, printed EN 61189-3 -
boards and other interconnection structures
and assemblies -
Part 3: Test methods for interconnection
structures (printed boards)
IEC 61190-1-3 - Attachment materials for electronic assembly - E N 61190-1-3 -
Part 1-3: Requirements for electronic grade
solder alloys and fluxed and non-fluxed solid
solders for electronic soldering applications

ISO 9453 - Soft solder alloys - Chemical compositions EN ISO 9453 -
and forms
ISO 11357-1 - Plastics - Differential scanning calorimetry EN ISO 11357-1 -
(DSC) -
Part 1: General principles
IEC 61189-11 ®
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Partie 11: Mesure de la température de fusion ou des plages de températures de

fusion des alliages à braser
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Summary of measuring methods . 6
5 Test equipment . 6
5.1 Method A:DSC . 6
5.1.1 DSC . 6
5.1.2 Balance . 6
5.1.3 Pans . 6
5.1.4 Inert gas . 6
5.1.5 Alumina powder . 6
5.2 Method B:Cooling curve of molten solder . 7
5.2.1 Electric furnace . 7
5.2.2 Thermocouple. 7
5.2.3 Measuring instrument . 7
5.2.4 Recorder . 7
5.2.5 Container. 7
6 Calibration of the temperature . 7
7 Procedure for the measuring method . 7
7.1 Method A: DSC . 7
7.1.1 Test condition . 7
7.1.2 Procedure for measuring the DSC curve . 8
7.2 Method B: Cooling curve of molten solder . 10
7.2.1 Test condition . 10
7.2.2 Procedure for measuring the cooling curve of molten solder . 10
Annex A (normative) Test report on melting temperatures of solder alloys . 12
Annex B (informative) Examples of test result (Method A) . 13
Annex C (informative) Example of test result (Method B) . 14
Bibliography . 15

Figure 1 – Determination of solidus temperature . 8
Figure 2 – Determination of temperature of melting ends . 9
Figure 3 – Determination of liquidus temperature . 10
Figure 4 – Cooling curves of molten solder . 11
Figure B.1 – Example of test result (Method A: Sn96,5Ag3Cu,5 alloy) . 13
Figure B.2 – Example of test result (Method A: Sn95,8Ag3,5Cu,7 alloy). 13
Figure C.1 – Example of test result (Method B: Sn96,5Ag3Cu,5 alloy) . 14
Figure C.2 – Example of test result (Method B: Sn95,8Ag3,5Cu,7 alloy) . 14

Table 1 – Metal list for calibration . 7
Table A.1 – Report form . 12

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TEST METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL MATERIALS,
PRINTED BOARDS AND OTHER INTERCONNECTION STRUCTURES
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Part 11: Measurement of melting temperature or
melting temperature ranges of solder alloys

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