Lead free solder is usually a far higher melt point. with added
possibility of damage to PCB's due to this.
bloody awfull stuff.
atb Mike
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On 25 Jun 04, at 1:03, James Tu wrote:

> The solder joints of lead-less are not as shiny as with 60/40 solder
> that I was using previously.  Has anyone experienced the same thing?
> (Isn't the rule..."a shiny joint is a good joint"?)
>
> Maybe the lead less solder has a higher melting point and I'm not
> reaching it...
>
> I tested the continuity of the joints and they seem fine.
>
>
>
> James Tu
> james@2-bit-toys.com
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