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The oxidation of 63Sn/37Pb at typical soldering temperatures

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63Sn/37Pb is a common solder used in the electronics industry. The oxidation of this alloy on a soldering iron in air follows the parabolic rate law from 204–454°C and 0–600 sec. Transmission electron microscopy was used to determine the scale thickness, composition, and morphology.

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  1. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri

    R. G. Miller & C. Q. Bowles

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Miller, R.G., Bowles, C.Q. The oxidation of 63Sn/37Pb at typical soldering temperatures. Oxid Met 33, 95–101 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00665671

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