Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 26 12:25:44 EST 2010 | blnorman
You can try a 5% solution of sulfuric acid. It's used to clean copper foils to IPC-TM-650 method 2.3.15 prior to testing for purity.
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 29 21:04:32 EST 2017 | davef
Yes, "corrosion" should be on your buyers spec for ESD mats. ESD mats are another one of those sneaky little gotcha things, where it's easy to think that all blue mats are the same. Kapon tape is another one where you can't purchase strictly based
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 26 23:52:24 EDT 2007 | gioblast
HI..anyone who can give me a link to enlighten me on this plating for pb-free..Most people say this is the same? ARe they really? or different in process?? ..Any info on best storage for this plating? I have read all those stuff like avoiding sulfuri
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 27 18:28:29 EDT 2008 | blnorman
We have an immersion silver board that has a brown discoloration after processing. It's not flux residue, that normally doesn't cause this condition. Elemental analysis shows less than 1% sulfur, and I thought silver sulfide is more a black color.
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 02 14:42:55 EST 2010 | davef
smt_guy: In removing passivation coats and handling oil, board fabs do light washes with: * Sulfuric acid * Alkaline * Water ... and then blow dry. They do not see "oil" like you seem to be talking about. Their "oil" is the assumption that someone
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 29 21:00:02 EST 2017 | truthseeker
Thx for following up. We have a small PCB in a defense application that has copper sulfide issues. We are using Ion chromotagraphy to track down varions ionic species including sulfates. Your post was a aha moment for me. We have a sample being analy
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 22 08:31:42 EST 2006 | davef
Q1 Are there any standard regulating the subject? Very few infos found on IPC. A1 We�re unaware of standards for packing and storage for most types of boards. * IPC 4553 standard for Immersion Silver Finish, 3.8 Packing and Storage. * J-STD-033 and E
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 19 17:14:02 EDT 2002 | davef
Comments are: * Use an eraser if the surface of Au is not clean, but make sure the eraser has no/low ionics (such as sulfur that is a common additive for rubber). * If the plating surface required eraser to remove the top surface, the plasma normally
Electronics Forum | Mon Feb 20 16:31:09 EST 2006 | GS
Hello Gents, ..............several questions about the subject: Q1)Are there any standard regulating the subject ? Very few infos found on IPC. Q2)Which materials are suggested to seal (Bag) the PCB ? Q3)Is it necessary the vacuum sealed bag ? if
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 21 09:05:07 EDT 2003 | davef
Use a cartridge that's approved [conform to OSHA 42 CFR 84] to provide respiratory protection against organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide, and hydrogen fluoride with a P100 particulate filter which is effecti
