In Reply to: Golden-eared metalurgists - does gold poison solder joints? posted by Francois G on December 21, 2009 at 09:01:28:
Correct.
Gold plating is considered a solder joint contaminant.
Follow this link for the technical details why.
http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayFulltext?type=1&fid=326392&jid=MAM&volumeId=11&issueId=S02&aid=326391
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