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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Softening solder paste

2008-02-18 by Bill Maxwell

I have had great results using a Flux Pen, type SMF12P, manufactured by 
Electrolube, to soften dried out solder paste, Marko.  It would be 
useful to know just what the solvent used in that product is.  A tub of 
it would be very handy on the work-bench.

Bill

Marko Pavlin wrote:
> Hi!
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> I have following solder paste:
> http://alphametals.com/products/product.asp?ID=OM-5002
> which has expired year ago. It's too hard for printing. Is there any way 
> to soften the paste? May I use any of "normal" solvents, like ethanol, 
> aceton etc.. to make it softer?
>
> Marko
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