Although modern aqueous alkaline cleaning agents effectively remove flux residues, achieving satisfactory results often requires an increase in temperature, exposure time, chemical concentration, and mechanical energy resulting in material compatibility issues. This presentation includes data from three case studies detailing how newly developed pH neutral formulations have proven to be capable of removing difficult post reflow residues from complex board geometries without affecting the material compatibility of sensitive components.
Mr. Nukala is an active member of the SMTA as well as the IPC. He has contributed to multiple case studies performed in collaboration with major cleaning equipment manufacturers. Mr. Nukala graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India, and a Master’s Degree in Chemical & Natural Gas Engineering from Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX. He has been with ZESTRON Americas since 2009.
The SMTA Atlanta 20th Annual Expo will be held at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth, GA, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For information on ZESTRON’s process solutions, services and learning opportunities, please visit our tabletop exhibit. Our team stands ready to provide comprehensive solutions to your cleaning needs.
Headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, and operating in more than 35 countries, ZESTRON is the globally leading provider of high precision cleaning products, services and training solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry. With seven worldwide technical centers and the largest team of chemical engineers in the industry, ZESTRON’s commitment to ensuring that its customers surpass even the most stringent cleaning requirements is without equal.
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