Electronic – When do I choose to use a rosin based flux or rosin-free flux fluxsoldering What are the general guidelines for determining when flux should or should not have rosin? Thanks Best Answer Rosin-free flux is acidic. If you don't remove the residue, it can cause corrosion. These are typically used on non-electrical solder connections. Rosin flux is not acidic, and the residue will not corrode. Ordinary electronics solder contains rosin flux. Related SolutionsElectronic – DIY Fluxes with ethanol-propanol-x-nol Why have non-rosin core wire? Solder paste is flux with solder granules suspended in it. You can use it on the surfaces beforehand or a drop on desoldering braid. Keeps things flowing :) Also, SMT. I've usually seen propanol used as a solvent with resin. As little as possible to keep the active ingredient usably thin. Electronic – use Formula SP-30 self-cleaning acid paste flux Yes, if it's an acid flux, you can't use it with electronics like they say. Definitely sounds like plumber's flux. I would return it to Frys. Related TopicElectronic – Removing rosin flux residue from PCBElectronic – How does flux work, chemically, and what are the productsElectronic – Which flux type to use for SMD hobbyist (home-made) PCBElectronic – I need help for soldering. Is this good flux for use on PCB/ElectronicsElectronic – Is acetone or isopropyl alcohol better for removing rosin fluxElectrical – What type of electronics soldering is this soldering flux used forElectronic – “activity” in solder flux
Best Answer
Rosin-free flux is acidic. If you don't remove the residue, it can cause corrosion. These are typically used on non-electrical solder connections.
Rosin flux is not acidic, and the residue will not corrode. Ordinary electronics solder contains rosin flux.