Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 28 14:04:16 EST 2002 | davef
Intermetalic Layer (IL). A compound formed at the interface of two different metals, whose atoms have an extremely high natural attraction for each other, so high, that they do not bond to other elements by any other means. Also, intermetalic compo
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 09 08:25:55 EDT 2002 | davef
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Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 01 07:41:40 EST 2002 | davef
Hey Bob, Boy, you are lucky to have a laboratory, and now colorful pix!!! The only silver IMC that you will see are: * Ag6Sn, much less likely at 'normal' soldering temperatures * Ag3Sn, much more likely Allowable silver concentration: * Below 2%
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 09 05:36:27 EDT 2002 | lhudson1
Silver in the paste is present to minimise any negative effects of silver in the pcb finish or component terminations. 2% Ag prevent silver leaching thus giving a more reliable joint.
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 19 01:55:44 EST 2004 | Chics
Hi, Is anyone aware of the Mesh sizes(Screen Printing) that are against specific silver particle sizes. Like in case of solder for different types of paste, different mash sizes are recommended. Is anyone aware of any such things in the case of silve
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 15 08:00:57 EST 2000 | Pete B
John, We regularly wave solder electroless silver finished boards (Alpha Level)with mixed SMD and through hole parts and do not have any problems. We have changed a number on PCB's from HASL to electroless silver, mainly for the benefits at SMD whe
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 15 17:36:26 EDT 2015 | mikekeens
From my experience Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold or ENIG finish gives the best results but does cost more than other available finishes. It has good solderabilty, good shelf life and is flat. Details of other available PCB surface finishes can
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 01 03:16:01 EST 2013 | grahamcooper22
Solder paste flux formulation can make a difference when soldering to nickel silver...due to the alloy containing metals that oxidise easily like zinc and nickel then the flux has to be able to cope with the surface oxidation when the parts are in th
Electronics Forum | Thu Feb 14 09:24:58 EST 2013 | adrianus
Hello, We need information regarding the specifics of soldering Nickel Silver in a reflow process. Is there a specific process / flux / cleaning / Temperature curve / or whatever required in order to properly process parts from this material? Nicke
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 22 14:14:42 EDT 2005 | Steve
Tin/Lead we have had no problem in masking off areas on a pcb during wave soldering. Lead Free alloys, Nickel Silver Copper would there be any compatability issues with a Peelable latex solder mask containing Ammonia. Really hot need to know.
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