Halogen-Free and Head-in-Pillow
One of the primary concerns with halogen-free solder pastes and fluxes revolves around the wetting and coalescence. The reason that halogens (usually ...
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J-STD-004 Halide Test Requirements Update
The IPC J-STD-004 committee met at APEX last month. They are planning on releasing an updated specification. One positive change that is being made ...
To reflow or not to reflow, that is the question...
When testing a solder paste or flux for halogen content, it is still up for debate as to whether or not the sample should be reflowed prior to testing...
Halogen-Free vs. Halide-Free
There is a significant push in the electronics industry to produce “halogen-free” products in order to be more environmentally friendly. ...