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CHART
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Handy
Flux as a Temperature Indicator |
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Temperature |
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°F/°C |
Appearance of Flux |
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212/100 |
Water
boils off |
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600/316 |
Flux
becomes white and slightly puffy, and starts |
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to
"work" |
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800/427 |
Flux
lies against surface and has a milky appearance |
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1100/593 |
Flux
is completely clear and active, looks like water. |
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Bright
metal surface is visible underneath. At this |
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point,
touch the solder to the joint area. If it melts, the |
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assembly
is at the proper temperature for soldering. |