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Sac305 Lead-Free Solder Alloy SAC305 LEAD-FREE SOLDER ALLOY FEATURES Liquidus 220°C (428°F) Compatible with all Flux Types Excellent Wetting Speed Excellent Solderability and Spreading Reduced Bridging Versus Sn-Cu Alloys Manufactured with AIM Electropure™ Technology Complies with IPC J-STD-006 DESCRIPTION SAC305 lead-free alloy contains 96.5 % tin, 3% silver, and 0.5% HANDLING & STORAGE copper and is RoHS, REACH and JEIDA compliant. Applications include Wave, Selective, Hand and SMT Reflow Soldering. AIM Parameter Time Temperature Electropure™ SAC305 bar solder offers reduced dross production Shelf Life 7 years Room Temperature and superior wetting and fluidity as compared to other solder brands. Solid wire and bar solder products have a shelf life of 7 years AIM’s SAC305 bar solder is alloyed using our proprietary under proper storage conditions. For other product categories, Electropure™ method resulting in a low drossing, high wetting refer to those product specific TDS's. Consult the SDS for solder. AIM Electropure™ SAC305 may be used with all existing specific handling procedures. lead-free compatible equipment, processes, coatings, and flux chemistries. FLUX COMPATIBILITY SAC305 bar solder is compatible with all major brands of no- AVAILABILITY clean and water soluble electronic grade fluxes. SAC305 is available in 1.1 kg (2.5 lb) triangular bars, hanging AIM Safety Bar and Solid Wire. SAC305 is also available in AIM flux SAFETY cored wire solders and solder pastes. Use with adequate ventilation and proper personal protective equipment. Refer to the accompanying Safety Data Sheet for TYPICAL ALLOY COMPOSITION any specific emergency information. Do not dispose of any Typical Alloy Composition hazardous materials in non-approved containers. Sn: Balance Ag: 3.0 Cu: 0.5 TYPICAL MELTING TEMPERATURE Typical Melting Temperature Solidus: 217°C (423°F) Liquidus: 220°C (428°F) Document Rev # NF5 Page 1 of 1 .
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