On 8/13/2006 at 10:16 AM Dave McGuire wrote:
The pneumatic solder paste pump is for
dispensing solder paste in
metered amounts. Solder paste is tiny spheres of solder in a
semi-liquid flux carrier. It is typically sold in syringes that look
like the ones for medical use.
All of the online information that I've seen about solder paste indicates
that distributors will ship the stuff only on an overnight basis in
insulated containers. Apparently it degrades slowly at room temperatures
and above. Is this not true?
I keep mine in the refrigerator -- right next to the eggs! ;-)
Makes for some interesting conversations when visiting guests
fetch themselves something to drink ;-)