Solder Preforms Deliver Uniformity of Solder Volume in a Joint
Attaining consistent and accurate solder (and flux) volume uniformity in hand soldering has long been a critical quality and performance issue. ...
Indium Seal Replacement
With time, cryogenic and vacuum seals wear out and lose their ability to perform. Sometimes the need for replacement is due to heat or con...
The Interesting Physical Properties of Indium Metal
Solders, as a class, are “interesting” metals. And the properties of indium-containing solders are exceptionally interesting. ...
Soldering to Stainless Steel
We are often asked if it is possible to solder to stainless steel and, if so, what is the best procedure. As you may already know, stainless stee...
Etching Indium to Remove Oxides
With regard to soldering or wetting (coating) with indium, we are often asked to comment on the oxide formation of indium and how to remove it.......
Soldering to Aluminum
We are frequently asked if it is possible to solder to aluminum. The answer is yes, if the following guidelines are followed: FLUXES: Becau...
Switching from High Lead Solders to Eutectic AuSn
Two categories of solder are available to choose from when the in-service environment for a device reaches above 125°C either in continuous operat...
Liquid Metal Gallium and Carbon NanoTube Thermal Interface Material Patent
A new patent has been published for a liquid metal gallium plus carbon nanotube thermal interface that may capture considerably more of the thermal co...
Tin-Silver (SnAg) Solder Alloy for Stringing and Bussing Solar Modules
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Flux Evaluation for AuSn High Temperature Solder Reflow
Recent test results show that solder fluxes handle high reflow temperatures (>450°C),......
Heat-Spring® Thermal Interface Video Release
Sampling, receiving, and testing indium Heat-Spring® compressible thermal interface materials are easier than ever! Not only are standard sam...
Using Integrated® Preforms For Solder Fortification®
Integrated® Preforms are connected units of solder that can be placed in an application to provide the sole solder for the joint. They can al...