Lead-free solder alloys have been around for as long as people have done soldering, with sources dating back about 5,000 years. Most of these alloys were combinations like copper-silver or silver ...

The industry initially dug in its heels and made arguments against switching to lead-free solders, some of which were valid enough chemically and electronically to earn exemptions from RoHS.

Use only lead-free solder identified for potable water applications, meeting ASTM B 32. Use fluxes intended for use with lead-free solders, meeting ASTM B 813. Avoid using ‘self-cleaning’ fluxes.

Joe Fjelstad is a renowned innovator, environmental advocate and the visionary mind behind the Occam Process, a ...

Because nitrogen is not an oxidizing gas, adding it to the SMT convection reflow oven reduces oxidation on the welding ...