solder paste

[Thorpydo]

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!

 

[vaineo]

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.

 

[jbeng]

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

 

[Thorpydo]

The stuff for SMT components, sorry.

vaineo, which is yours? Im assuming the flux?

Thanks

 

[vaineo]

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

 

[jbeng]

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

 

[Oznog]

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

 

[evandude]

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: