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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Liquid Tin - Good :-)

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-08-21

On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:59:09 +0200, lcdpublishing
<lcdpublishing@...> wrote:

>
> I tried the Liquid Tin product this weekend. Made by MG Chemicals and
> can be purchased from Allied Electronics. It's a bit expensive, about
> $30.00 for a bottle - have no idea how many boards can be tinned with
> it. So far I have gotten 8 boards, that's all I know so far for life;-)
> VERY easy to do. Pour chemical in flat tray, put PCB in for 3 to 5
> minutes, take board out, rinse and your done. Put the chemical back
> in it's bottle for the next use. Much easier than the solder paste I
> was using and looks a bunch better too - thanks for that tip Robert!
> Chris


Just make sure you use the usual precautions, this probably contains
thiurea which is not so healthy...

ST