Re: Lead free solder question

In article <1145046681.982474.284820@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
stevekulpa@xxxxxxxxx says...
I just switched to lead-free solder and when I use it, the joints look
like cold solder joints when using lead solder. I tried several joints
and was very careful not move or wiggle them while they cooled and they
all looked the same - like cold lead-based solder joints.

is this normal for lead free?

thanks,
steve


Probably depends on the makeup of the lead free. Here's a little piece
about some of that. Probably more around on the web.

http://www.aimsolder.com/techarticles/A%20Study%20of%20Lead-Free%
20Solder%20Alloys.pdf

Why are you changing from lead free in a hobby environment that will
probably become nonexistent in out lifetimes?
--
Ron -- CARGPB7 -- (Change hot to ice to email)
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