A good rule of thumb is to remove the paste from refrigeration the night (or
day) before you plan to use it.  In other words, 8-12 hr. will insure it has
reached room temp.

Chris Christian
Indium Corporation of America

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Leland Woodall
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 10:00 PM
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Subject: [TN] Solder Paste - When is Ambient Temperature Reached?


TechNetters,

I'm wondering if anyone can give me an idea of the amount of time needed for
a jar of solder paste to reach ambient temperature once it is removed from
refrigerated storage.  The container is 90 mm tall and 80 mm in
circumference.  The net weight is 1 kilogram, and the product is stored in a
40 degree F environment.  Our facility consistently ranges from 70 to 72
degrees.

I understand condensation will form if opened prior to reaching room temp.
I had planned to insert a thermometer into the middle of the jar to get an
actual reading, but I also really hate to waste an expensive jar of paste to
perform such a simple experiment.

Thanks in advance for your input!

Leland Woodall
Quality Coordinator
Keihin Carolina System Technology, Inc.
Tarboro, NC 27886

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