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Re: Tin plating...

2003-05-21 by Steve

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Welty" <peter.welty@n...>
wrote:
> I don't know if this is obtainable for most people or not, but what I
> use is "liquid tin" from M.G. Chemicals (www.mgchemicals.com)
> 
> I don't know what it really is, but its awesome stuff.  The 500 ml
> bottle I have has lasted longer than I can remember (many years) as I
> don't throw it away after using it.   I have even done "spot rework"
> with a cotton swap of the stuff - just brush is on like paint and it
> instantly plates.   The solderability is great, I do SMT stuff by
> hand all the time and have no problem making connections and good
> looking joints. 

I added this to the Links page.

Liquid Tin page is here:
http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/421.html

Steve

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