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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Low leakage coatings? Re: how can i prevent corosion?

2003-12-02 by Russell Shaw

Steve wrote:
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Russell Shaw <rjshaw@i...> wrote:
> 
>>Why do you need *any* coating on the pcb?
> 
> Exposed conductors mean they are exposed to humid or dusty air, and
> the surface of the fiberglass substrate will build up contaminants and
> humidity.

You could put the pcb in a sealed container with dry nitrogen
or normal air with moisture-absorbing gel.

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