6 Things to Know When Buying Liquid Metal
Here are some things you need to know if you are planning on using liquid metal....
Indium
Legendary Gold-Indium Alloys for Brazing and Jewelry
For some reason, I find the combination of gold and indium incredibly interesting. This shouldn’t come as a surprise; I caught gold fever pannin...
Properties and Uses of Low-Temperature Solder Alloys – (Part 4)
Low temperature alloys have a number of applications, including step soldering and interconnection of molded components. Additionally, its therma...
Properties and Uses of Low-Temperature Solder Alloys – (Part 3)
Expansion during cooling is a property of low-temperature alloys that can be very useful....
Properties and Uses of Low-Temperature Solder Alloys – (Part 2)
Low temperature alloys are available in a wide variety of solidus temperatures. Here is a selector guide to help you find the perfect alloy for your a...
Properties and Uses of Low-Temperature Solder Alloys (Part 1)
A low-temperature solder alloy might be the solution for an application on which you are working....
What Drives Us?
The curious and motivated pioneers of indium developed the base of knowledge we still use today to specify indium for new applications. ...
How Soft is Pure Indium?
Indium is 4 times softer than lead – and at least an order of magnitude softer than most solder alloys....
Catalysis of Organics with Indium and Gallium
Indium and gallium compounds have been used in catalysis for many years and research on new applications is increasing....
A Guide to Low Temperature Solder Alloys
Let’s take a closer look at low temperature solder alloys....
How Different TIM Materials Affect Thermal Resistance Over Time
Some thermal interface materials (TIMs) perform better with time....