A Pb-free solder alloy based on Sn as matrix is provided, which is a metal
that has no toxicity and is environmental friendly. The Pb-free solder
comprises a tetra-nary composition consisting essentially of about 99.0
weight % Sn, 0.3 to 0.4 weight % Ag, and 0.6 to 0.7 weight % Cu, with
off-eutectic melting temperature of 217 to 227 degree Celsius. The fourth
component is a non-metallic phosphorus (P), and 0.01 to 1.0 weight % of
phosphorus is added into said composition to improve better
micro-structural stability and hence reduce the formation of dross when
hand soldering, wave soldering and reflow soldering during the electronic
assembly installation process.