I've never used Sn62/Pb36/Ag2 but Sn63/Pb37 is pretty good as it is a eutec= tic alloy.=20 David > On 27 Jan 2017, at 09:22, Electron wrote: >=20 >=20 > Hello, > the application is soldering SMD and TH components on PCB's, but in parti= cular > soldering components on not so "fresh" PCB's, thus with some oxide on the= pads. >=20 > Is it correct to think that the Sn62/Pb36/Ag2 solder type would be the "e= asiest", > due to its low melting point? >=20 > What about the flux type, which I think is even more important? I use ERS= IN 362. >=20 > I haven't "updated" myself on these subjects for decades, when due to RoH= S > directive the use of Pb was restriced, I know that soldering became a hel= l, but > have now, in all these years, valid alternatives been invented? >=20 > Or, given that I solder stuff for myself which must be very realiable tho= ugh > (resist vibrations and temperature variations), should I stick with Sn62/= Pb36/Ag2 > and ERSIN 362 flux for my own menthal sanity? I'm not going to ever dispo= se these > circuits in the environment anyway. >=20 > With kind regards, > Mario >=20 > --=20 > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .