I've just tried one of those lead-free solder samples I mentioned the other day on my latest home-made PCB and was quite impressed. The joints were made just as easily as with the standard Sn/Pb solder I usually use, and look nicer. The solder I used was made by MBO (UK) Ltd.: http://www.mbouk.co.uk/solderwire.htm It's 0.7 mm diam. and the composition is Sn 95.5, Ag 3.8 and Cu 0.7. The MP is higher than Sn/Pb at 217C, but the Metcal STTC-138 tip I was using (370C) coped OK. Leon
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Lead-free solder experiences
2004-05-29 by leon_heller