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What is Solder?
Solder is used to make electrical connections. A soldering iron is used to heat the metal (base material)
of the part to be soldered. Solder is then melted onto the metal (due to wetting and capillary action), to
create an alloy of the metal and solder at the connection surface.
There are many kinds of solder according to the applications and the ingredients.
Lead-containg solder (eutectic solder) was commonly used. However lead-free solder (Sn97C) has
become general due to environmental consciousness rising.
The most well-used lead-free solder is SnAgCu (Sn97C) type, copmosed of 96.5% tin (Sn), 3% silver (Ag),
and 0.5% copper (Cu).
The melting point of lead-containing solder is approximately 183 degrees. On the other hand, it is higher,
from 217 to 219 degees, in lead-free solder.
Wire solder is popular for soldering. It has a structure whose outside is coverd with solder alloy and flux
in the center.
What is Flux?
The flux used in wire solder is made by adding chemicals to natural plant resin (such as pine tar). Flux is
an important item in soldering work. The flux primarily fulfills the following three roles.
1.It melts before the solder (at about 90°C), and removes any oxides and dirt that are on the surface of
the metal (base material) and molten solder.
2.It reduces the surface tension (stickiness) and improves the wetting of the solder.
The surface of the base material is covered with many obstacles to soldering. A metal surface that looks
clean at first glance is actually covered with a lot of fine dust and dirt, as well as a surprisingly large
amount of fats and oils. In addition, if the base material is left exposed to the air, it combines with
oxygen to form an oxide film.
Since the shape of the base material greatly affects solderability and bonding reliability, the following
conditions must be satisfied.
1. The base material must be mechanically and securely fixed. Otherwise, it could move, resulting in cold
solder joints.
3. The temperature of the entire joint area must rise the same amount at the same time.
4. The structure of the base material must prevent the solder from flowing to unnecessary locations.
5. The structure of the base material must prevent the flux from splattering to dangerous locations.
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Symptom
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2. Tunnel solder
Symptom
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Symptom
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Do not try to fix it with only the soldering iron without first removing the old solder.
4. Excess solder
Symptoms
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5. Solder projection
Symptom
There is a projection.
Measure
Pull the soldering iron away quickly and sooner after heating.
Symptom
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7. Insufficient solder
Symptom
Insufficient wetting.
Measure
8. Bridge
Symptom
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Do not make the post-heating process too long, and carefully consider which direction to pull the
soldering iron.
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