A.7.1. Soft Solder, Sn60 (Space Quality)

PRODUCT

Type

Metal Alloy; Wire, Bar and Flux-cored Wire

Chemical Composition

60% Sn, 40% Pb

Manufacturer

JL Goslar GmbH

          Postfach 2129,

          D-38611 Goslar

          Deutschland

Tel: +49 (0) 5321 / 754-332

Fax: +49 (0) 5321 / 754-333

Email: h.walk@jlgoslar.de

www.jlgoslar.de

EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY

Development Status

Commercial Product

Cost Range

Low

Lot Reproducibility

ECSS-Q-70-08 / 1999: 60 Tin Solder, EN 29453 / 1993: S-Sn60 Pb40 E

Space Experience

Good

GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)

Nature

Typical Value

Remarks

Specific Gravity

8.5

@ Room Temperature

Ultimate Tensile Strength

39 MPa

@ Room Temperature

Proof Stress (0.2%)

28 MPa

@ Room Temperature

Elongation at Break

52%

@ Room Temperature

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

16.0 x 10-6 °C -1

@ Room Temperature

PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE

Nature

Typical Value

Type of Test

Temperature Range

Suitable for extensive periods at +80°C or short periods to a maximum of +120°C.

 

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

·          Recommended for pre-tinning of component leads (see ECSS-Q-70-08) and can be used for soldering stranded wire.

·          For assembly of components on printed circuit boards use type 63 Sn.