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flux acts as a wetting agent in the soldering process, reducing the surface tension of the molten solder and causing it to better wet out the parts to be joined.
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∙ 12y agoThe purpose of the flux is to create an even flow of solder and to prevent an oxide film forming on the surfaces, which stops the solder from adhering to them.
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What is flux and in which operation is it used?
Flux is used to prevent oxidation while soldering wires and components in electronics.
When soldering what should the flux be applied to?
The materials being soldered.
Why won't your soldering work?
A: The pad is not clean it has tarnish or wrong solder with not enough soldering flux. Finally not enough heat.
How much does a gallon of flux weigh?
One gallon of Kester 951 Flux weighs about 8.34 pounds. Flux is used for soldering purposes and is widely used in the making of electronics.
What are the dangers of using flux?
Flux is used to bond soldered metals together. The flux is spread onto both pieces of metal that will be soldered. If the metal is a wire, spread the flux on the metal part of the wire. Then heat the solder and place the two pieces being soldered together with a tongs or the tip of the soldering iron.
What is the difference between flux and soldering paste?
Flux helps promote soldering. Soldering paste might contain flux and other items to help promote soldering. The paste helps hold the flux in place while beginning to solder.
What is flux and in which operation is it used?
Flux is used to prevent oxidation while soldering wires and components in electronics.
When soldering what should the flux be applied to?
The materials being soldered.
Why won't your soldering work?
A: The pad is not clean it has tarnish or wrong solder with not enough soldering flux. Finally not enough heat.
What is the purpose of flux and state the importance of cleanliness of metals when soldering.?
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What is the purpose of a flux and state the importance of cleanliness of metals when soldering?
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What is flux used for when soldering?
Flux is used to keep metals from oxidizing. Solder will not bond well with copper-oxides which are formed when copper is exposed to high temperatures (ie a soldering iron) the flux prevents the oxidation. If you were to solder without flux the solder joint would be weak and possibly completely nonconductive.
How will you define flux?
A state of continuous movement or a medium used in metal soldering.
What tools are needed to solder circuit boards?
Soldering iron, solder, flux
How much does a gallon of flux weigh?
One gallon of Kester 951 Flux weighs about 8.34 pounds. Flux is used for soldering purposes and is widely used in the making of electronics.
What is over fluxing?
A: It refers to adding unneeded flux to a connection while soldering that connection
Which flux was used for soldering in ancient times?
In soldering, the function of a flux is to clean the metal surface such that the solder may adhere. Rosin was one early flux, and pastes loaded with HCl were also common, though the HCl left over caused corrosion. I don't know about ancient times however.
