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Soldering flux containing a temperature sensitive chemically reactive colorant

US4563224A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 1984
Grant dateJan 7, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K11/16
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat-recoverable soldering device comprises a heat-recoverable member having a fusible solder insert and associated with the solder insert, a solder flux composition which undergoes a visible color change at a critical temperature. Solderable substrates are positioned within the device and heated until a critical temperature has been reached as indicated by a color change in the flux. The critical temperature depends on the material of the particular heat-recoverable member and the solder used. It is that temperature which is required to effect a solder joint between the substrates and recovery of the heat-recoverable member. Novel flux compositions and their use in soldering are also disclosed.

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