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 ...

Soldering electronics may sound intimidating, but it’s not as difficult as you may think. Solder comes in many sizes and ...

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