newbie question:
What is the safest (i.e., least toxic) solder available (for electronics)?
I know about the lead-free solders, but my search of the forums also uncovered a very brief mention of solders that use lemon extract as the flux in order to eliminate formaldehyde being released when rosin flux is heated.
Thanks.
What is the safest (i.e., least toxic) solder available (for electronics)?
I know about the lead-free solders, but my search of the forums also uncovered a very brief mention of solders that use lemon extract as the flux in order to eliminate formaldehyde being released when rosin flux is heated.
Thanks.
ECOSOL
Hi,
Digikey carries Multicore but I'm unsure about the Ecosol.
NORTH EAST SUPPLY
These people should have it though.
They are based in NY.
Cheers,
Hi,
Digikey carries Multicore but I'm unsure about the Ecosol.
NORTH EAST SUPPLY
These people should have it though.
They are based in NY.
Cheers,
Re: Ecosol is a low VOC flux
I did some reading on the web a while ago when last discussing
solders and the lead is not a concern regarding the fumes, since
there will be no lead particles in the smoke until you reach
temperatures above 500 deg. C. The fluxes matters though.
Lead can be a problem still. One has to be even more careful
washing ones hands, be more careful if drilling tinned paths
on a veroboard etc. I finally decided to buy Ecosol myself to
get rid of the lead.
jackinnj said:If you are worried about the lead there are devices to remove fumes at your soldering stations.
I did some reading on the web a while ago when last discussing
solders and the lead is not a concern regarding the fumes, since
there will be no lead particles in the smoke until you reach
temperatures above 500 deg. C. The fluxes matters though.
Lead can be a problem still. One has to be even more careful
washing ones hands, be more careful if drilling tinned paths
on a veroboard etc. I finally decided to buy Ecosol myself to
get rid of the lead.
16 BIT POISON
Hi,
Those contain the poisonous chemicals.
The lead was only removed to please our green fingered people.
Howdy Christer
Cheers,
Hi,
The fluxes matters though
Those contain the poisonous chemicals.
The lead was only removed to please our green fingered people.
Howdy Christer
Cheers,
SOLDERING.
Hi,
Per-Anders,
That is of course correct.
Let's just say that,like anything else for that matter,you need to pick the right tools for the job.
Isn't that what sets the pro apart from the amateur?
In general,I prefer low melting points over higher ones;it does make for faster work and less chance for damage.
However when I want to do a state of the art job I take the best I can get no matter how much time it takes.
If that includes leadfree,high melting soldering so be it.
Cheers,
Hi,
Per-Anders,
That is of course correct.
Let's just say that,like anything else for that matter,you need to pick the right tools for the job.
Isn't that what sets the pro apart from the amateur?
In general,I prefer low melting points over higher ones;it does make for faster work and less chance for damage.
However when I want to do a state of the art job I take the best I can get no matter how much time it takes.
If that includes leadfree,high melting soldering so be it.
Cheers,
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