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Re: CC89259 sounds interesting - more questions....

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About 6-7 years ago I bought a case lot of 500g spools of Ersin 96S, that was based on a "hot" tip and before I knew better. We know the problem this leadless silver bearing solder has and I don't use it any longer. Anyway the remaining spools (most of them, ouch) have been sitting in a corner since then. They are still extremely shiny and the flux works perfectly well within the constraints of the design of the solder.

I rather doubt solder has a shelf life of under 10-15 years if at all and even if it did Radio Shack certainly "turns" a commodity item like solder many times a year.

The only differences in the various eutectic solders is the flux some being biodegradable or halogen free for OSHA needs. I´ve tried 2-3 industrial ones and most of the "boutique" models and have noticed very little if any differences. Just get that iron as hot as it will go.


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