18 Dec
2011
18 Dec
'11
12:45 p.m.
flashing, fishing sinkers and auto batteries. Simply
responsibly
processing electronic waste would eliminate the need for RoHS-type
solder, I'd think.
I've heard it said that the exxtra energy required becuase of hte higher
temperature needed to relaibly (?) use lead-free solder negates the
evironmental beneifits of it....
Perhaps I am cynical, but I feel that the use of lead free solder has
more to do with making stuff that breaks after a short time and less to
do with saving the plaent. Of course if you do the former and claim to be
doing hte latter, it's a win-win for the manufactuer.
-tony