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Regarding Microresistor beam example in COMSOL Multiphysics 4.0a

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I had a question regarding microresistor beam example in MEMS module:


Copper is used in this example. Can aluminium be used in microresistor beam ?
Are there any advantages or disadvantages if we use aluminium instead of copper?

Please provide me an answer for this.

Thank you

1 Reply Last Post 2011年4月6日 GMT-4 09:24
Ivar KJELBERG COMSOL Multiphysics(r) fan, retired, former "Senior Expert" at CSEM SA (CH)

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Posted: 1 decade ago 2011年4月6日 GMT-4 09:24
Hi

what are you looking for ? the resistivity ? then check the material data, idem for stiffness and heat capacity properties.

But the main reason I believe is a technological reason, from my knowledge it's easier to deposit Cu than Al, either electrochemically or via soldering

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Good luck
Ivar
Hi what are you looking for ? the resistivity ? then check the material data, idem for stiffness and heat capacity properties. But the main reason I believe is a technological reason, from my knowledge it's easier to deposit Cu than Al, either electrochemically or via soldering -- Good luck Ivar

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