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There is currently no effective mitigation method to reliably eliminate Sn whiskers. One promising approach is to use conformal coatings. A conformal coating refers to an insulating protective coating that conforms to the shape and contour of the coated object.
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Crandall, E.R. (2013). Whisker Mitigation and Prevention. In: Factors Governing Tin Whisker Growth. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00470-9_4
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