Technical Data Sheet Solid Solder Wire for High Reliability Soldering Product Description For soldering applications that require maximum reliability of solder joints, especially for surface mounted components, through hole and final assembly, only solder of the highest purity is acceptable. Kester does not make any vague claims of understanding solder purity. Only the highest quality metals are used to make Kester Solder Wire. Complete analysis of Kester Solder Wire prove that every batch conforms to the strictest quality controls in the solder industry. Maximum Allowed Impurities Kester Solder Wire meets IPC Specifications J-STD-006C. Element Symbol ANSI/IPC J-STD-006C Antimony Sb Copper Cu 0.080 Gold Au 0.050 Aluminum Al 0.005 Cadmium Cd 0.002 Zinc Zn 0.003 Silver Ag 0.100 Bismuth Bi 0.100 Arsenic As 0.030 Iron Fe 0.020 Nickel Ni 0.010 Indium In 0.100 Kester solder purchased directly or through stocking distributors will conform to these requirements. Only highest puri- ty virgin metals are used to make Kester wire. DOD-STD-2000-1A (Soldering Technology High Quality/High Reliability) states that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to select those materials and processes that will produce acceptable high quality/high reliability products. RoHS Compliance Kester does not determine any applicable Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) exemptions for our lead containing products at the user level. Global Headquarters: 800 West Thorndale Avenue, Itasca, IL USA 60143 Phone: +1 800.2.KESTER Fax: +1 630.616.4044 Asia-Pacific Headquarters: 61 Ubi Avenue 1 06-01 UB Point, Singapore 408941 Phone: +65 6.449.1133 Fax: +65 6.242.9036 European Headquarters: Ganghofer Strasse 45, 82216 Gernlinden, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 8142 4785 0 Fax: +49 (0) 8142 4785 61 Asia Manufacturing: Hengqiao Road, Wujiang Economic Development Zone Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China 215200 Phone: +86 512.82060807 Fax: +86 512.8206 0808 Website: www.kester.com Application Notes Availability Alloy Melting Point Sn63Pb37 183 (361F) Sn60Pb40 183-190C (361-374F) Sn50Pb50 183-212C (361-414F) Other alloy compositions may be available. Consult your local Kester Sales Representative. Storage and Shelf Life Kester Solid Solder Wire has no limited shelf life when handled properly. Storage must be in a dry, non-corrosive environment. Over time, the surface of wire may lose its shine and appear a dull shade of gray. This is a surface phenomenon and is not detrimental to product functionality. The expiration date determined by the date of manufacture printed on the product and Certificate of Analysis will represent the manufacturers warranty period which is the time frame wherein Kester will replace defective product. Flux-cored solder wires with alloys containing more than 70% lead have a 2 year warranty from the date of manufacture. All other alloys have a 3 year warranty from the date of manufacture. Health and Safety This product, during handling or use, may be hazardous to your health or the environment. Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and warning label before using this product. Global Headquarters: 800 West Thorndale Avenue, Itasca, IL USA 60143 Phone: +1 800.2.KESTER Fax: +1 630.616.4044 Asia-Pacific Headquarters: 61 Ubi Avenue 1 06-01 UB Point, Singapore 408941 Phone: +65 6.449.1133 Fax: +65 6.242.9036 European Headquarters: Ganghofer Strasse 45, 82216 Gernlinden, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 8142 4785 0 Fax: +49 (0) 8142 4785 61 Asia Manufacturing: Hengqiao Road, Wujiang Economic Development Zone Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China 215200 Phone: +86 512.82060807 Fax: +86 512.8206 0808 Website: www.kester.com