Slow method but may work, would need to try on actual oxidized crystal=20
legs. Dip into flux and then re-tin in solder pot?

I say this because we have some switches and connectors, which get=20
oxidized and the above works.

Peter.

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On 3/03/2019 5:52 pm, Manu Abraham wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have this large bag of through-hole standard crystals, which have
> their pins oxidized, since the bag was left open for a while and thus
> solderability is a big issue.
>
> The crystals are good, just that time has to be spent scraping the
> oxide of the pins which is a waste of time.
>
> Is there a better way to remove the oxide layer other than scraping,
> probably by a chemical process or so ?
>
> Any thoughts ?
>
> Thanks,
> Manu
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