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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y ago-A plastic or wire brush from a jar
- a squirt from a bottle of liquid or
- already in the center of flux core solder.
Chas
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∙ 12y agoFlux is used in soldering or brazing to prevent the metals from corroding prior to being properly bonded.
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What tools are needed to solder circuit boards?
Soldering iron, solder, flux
What type of flux used in E6013 Electrode?
borex
Why does the soldering stand have a wet sponge in it?
The soldering stand has a wet sponge on it so you can wipe off and clean the soldering iron!
Difference between leakage flux and mutual flux?
when a current flow through the coil then flux produced around the coil . if the flux linked same produced coil only then the flux is said to be leakage flux. flux produced by one coil ,but linked with another coil then the flu is said to be mutual flux.
What precautions should be observed when soldering printed circuit boards?
Never use a acid core solder only resin core should be used and keep the temperature of the soldering iron as low as possible 250 deg C max soldering should be done in a well ventilated space.
What is flux and in which operation is it used?
Flux is used to prevent oxidation while soldering wires and components in electronics.
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.
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.
How will you define flux?
A state of continuous movement or a medium used in metal soldering.
What is best used for cleaning copper when soldering?
Emery cloth and non acid type flux
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.
Is brazing more like welding or soldering?
It is closer too soldering, just more heat, tin/sliver instead of solder and brazing flux instead solder flux. More like welding as far as strength is concerned. It is very strong and is used on larger diameter pipes. however application is the same as soldering
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.?
Gd
What is the purpose of a flux and state the importance of cleanliness of metals when soldering?
Gd
What are fluxes and fluxing agents in analytical chemistry?
A flux or fluxing agent is a source that bonds things together. When soldering wires, a flux is used as a glue that helps the wires melt and stick together. Flux is made of an adhesive and a petroleum jelly.
