TIN PLATING GLOSS OR MATT??
TIN PLATING GLOSS OR MATT??
(OP)
hi,
can someone please advise the difference between matt and bright tin plating from:
1. corrosion point of view
2. soldering (still using little Pb)
it is applied on aluminum for soldering
WHAT IS PREFFERED?
thanks
can someone please advise the difference between matt and bright tin plating from:
1. corrosion point of view
2. soldering (still using little Pb)
it is applied on aluminum for soldering
WHAT IS PREFFERED?
thanks





RE: TIN PLATING GLOSS OR MATT??
ASTM B545, 'Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Tin' includes tests for adhesion, porosity, solderability, etc. and references the following:
ASTM B678, 'Standard Test Method for Solderability of Metallic-Coated Products.'
ASTM B253, 'Standard Guide for Preparation of Aluminum Alloys for Electroplating' gives substrate preparation such as zincating.
http://www.astm.org
Decide on your needs and any applicable electronics industry standards, then discuss choice of a suitable plating chemistry with a 'big name' supplier such as
http://www.atotech.com/start.php3?cl_my_id=672657
http://www.enthone.com/
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