[Elecraft] Organic Rosin Core Solder

[Vic Rosenthal]

Larry Makoski W2LJ wrote:

> I ask this in all seriousness; and with no disrespect.  But am I missing 
> something here?  Why would folks use this stuff if it's such a pain in 
> the butt?

I believe that it's normally used with automated soldering equipment, and the 
boards are washed in a hot water bath after soldering.  I presume (I'm sure Lyle 
or someone knows for sure) that the advantage is that the flux can be removed 
without using environmentally dangerous solvents.

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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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