WebFlux is one of the three things you need to make a solder joint. You need heat, metal and flux. Don't take any chances. If it is expired, don't use it. Other attributes, I even hate to … WebJul 28, 2016 · 3v0. Bad is bad but don't assume solder paste is unusable because it is old. The expiration date is mostly there for the people who use paste on production lines. As hobby types we can often use it past that date. If it does what you need it to do, it is good enough. I have been using the same paste for several years.
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WebFeb 25, 2011 · Solder Paste users often have the issue of Shelf life expiry condition. Companies including big MNCs, order certain quantities, but due to uncertainty of NPI / … WebOct 10, 2015 · Solder expiration dates are more for industrial production houses, where you have an assembly line that needs materials that behave exactly the same way each time, they may fully expect and know the rosin stays good for 30 years, or even gets better, but will put an expiration date of 10 years so they can't be sued if it doesn't quite act exactly … church open tomorrow near me
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WebSolder does not expire, Flux oxidizes and reduces the fluxes ability to keep oxides\oxygen away from the metal. If you doing production runs you need to watch the shelf life of the solder\flux. If you a hobbyist or for some prototyping situations you can keep a bottle of … WebJul 18, 2009 · Now here is my problem: the solder, even though flux is applied prior to heating, will not flow nicely along the edges of the channel. the solder just blobs up in small blobs and even if I re-apply flux during the soldering process, it won't help. WebNov 8, 2003 · If at the first soldering attempt, the solder did not flow completely, pickle the piece, scrub it down, reflux, reheat the piece and most likely the previous solder will finish flowing. I think you’ll find that really squeaky clean joints and solder will flow most every time without problems. Noel_Yovovich November 11, 2003, 4:33am #5 dewey\u0027s comics