Glazing
AssigneePikington Group Limited
InventorMichael Lyon
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Abstract
A glazing is provided comprising at least one ply of glass having an electrically conductive component connected to an electrical connector by a soldered joint. The solder has a composition comprising tin and silver, preferably 98Sn2Ag. The solder is lead-free. The connector is nickel plated and comprises copper, preferably 99 to 99.99 wt % Cu. Samples according to the present invention did not develop cracks in the glass during temperature cycling testing.
Claims8
A glazing comprising at least one ply of glass having an electrically conductive component on at least one surface, and an electrical connector electrically connected to the electrically conductive component through a soldered joint, the solder of the joint having a composition comprising tin and silver, wherein the electrical connector comprises a nickel plated contact for contacting the solder.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.