We have instances where tin/lead coated pins are inserted into gold plated 
sockets, etc.  Components even have gold/tin-lead or gold/tin interfaces, 
such as an IC socket with a gold contact with a tin sleeve.  Mil-Std-889B 
indicates gold as being incompatable with tin or tin/lead.  Has anyone 
looked into this issue and is there a potential for corrosion formation and 
associated problems?  Again, I just refereing to mechanical contact ( not 
soldering ).

Thanks,
Jack Tippit
Wilcox Electric
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