Hey,

I've been looking for a solder paste that doesn't have a shelf life, or at least has a really long one. Is there such a thing? I can use a toaster oven to heat it.

Thanks!

 

I have some called Nokorode manufactured by the m.w. dunton co. from providence r.i.. The stuff is probably over 50 years old and still in good shape.

 

Are you referring to paste-type solder for working with surface mount components (like in syringe) or the paste-type soldering flux in a little round tin?
JB

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The stuff for SMT components, sorry.

vaineo, which is yours? Im assuming the flux?

Thanks

 

yeah, mines flux, i wasn't sure why you were worried about it going bad.

 

At my previous place of employment we kept the paste solder in well-sealed and well-marked containers in a refrigerator, far away from any foodstuffs. Doing that seemed to extend the shelf life a great deal. I wouldn't recommend this if you have children in the house, though.
JB

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I keep mine solder paste where the butter tray is supposed to be.

 

Yeah, I heard that when you order it from digikey they only allow you to get it by overnight shipping, and they ship it in a styrofoam container packed with ice? or something like that... At least that's what it said in the "toaster reflow soldering" guide that i read :lol: