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Verifying the efficiency of soldering fume extraction and measuring nanoparticle exposure during soldering with an iron with the testo DiSCmini
Jul 10, 2023 | Testo
That manual soldering produces harmful substances in the form of aerosols is a known problem in the electric and electronic industry. The lead-free electronics solders used today have done little to change that. The soldering fumes still contain particles which are formed by the solder and the flux agent. These particles have a high potential of causing permanent damage to the workers’ health. Due to their small diameter between 10 and 150 nm, they can penetrate all the way into the alveoli. But numerous studies also show that nanoparticles can reach all areas of the body through the bloodstream [1].
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