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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Overcoating/soldermask

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-07-13

On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:00:52 +0200, derekhawkins <eldata@...> wrote:

>
> It can withstand 500F without breakdown? What do the joints look like
> after soldering and without cleanup?


It really depends on the quality used.
It is the same as with rosin core solder. Some leave a residue that is
almost clear as glass (or at least lighter than PCB material), some leave
a black ugly gunk.

If you stick a soldering iron into colophony it will melt, and smoke
slightly, but basically not darken much.

ST