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metallic bond: see chemical bond chemical bond, mechanism whereby atoms combine to form molecules . There is a chemical bond between two atoms or groups of atoms when the forces acting between them are strong enough to lead to the formation of an aggregate with sufficient stability to be regarded as ..... Click the link for more information. ; metal metal, chemical element displaying certain properties by which it is normally distinguished from a nonmetal, notably its metallic luster, the capacity to lose electrons and form a positive ion , and the ability to conduct heat and electricity. ..... Click the link for more information. . metallic bond [mə′tal·ik ′bänd] (physical chemistry) The type of chemical bond that is present in all metals, and may be thought of as resulting from a sea of valence electrons which are free to move throughout the metal lattice. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The force "sandwiching" the bumps between the die and the package causes the two metallic bonds (top and bottom of the ball bumps) to be nearly identical metal-to-metal connections that contribute to the high-speed electrical performance of the package. |
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