Dark Solder Joint

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Hi, I am facing some problems on my soldering joint. My oper... - Nov 25, 2011 by bwjm

This is not what we'd expect. We need more information about... - Nov 25, 2011 by davef

If this is a water soluble flux, then the discoloring is cau... - Dec 07, 2011 by Soren

bwjm

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Dark Solder Joint | 25 November, 2011

Hi, I am facing some problems on my soldering joint. My operators perform the solder and left the assembled PCBs on the WIP rack. After 1 week (Due to shortage of components),the solder joint of the components darken. Is it caused by oxidation? If yes, how can i prevent it. My factory is in a humid and hot country.

thanks for the advice....

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davef

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Dark Solder Joint | 25 November, 2011

This is not what we'd expect. We need more information about process, materials, and distribution of the problem. Also, a picture would be nice.

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Soren

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Dark Solder Joint | 7 December, 2011

If this is a water soluble flux, then the discoloring is caused by the still active flux microetching the solder fillets.

Prevention is to wash off all water soluble flux as soon as possible