Douglas H. Bennett said:

>Hello All,
>
>I am working with some guys just getting into BGA work.  We have some
>questions about the need for Nitrogen in the reflow process.  Does anyone
>have any good examples/data/stories etc about how nitrogen has helped with
>a BGA application.  In other words we are looking for good reasons to
>invest in nitrogen to use on the BGA's.
>
>Thanks in advance....

From HQ in Farmers Branch, TX...top 10 reasons for investing in nitrogen:

10) It is the most plentiful gas on the planet, infinite supply available
9) Chem-chic mystique created by piping and neat little flow meters everywhere.
8) Much cheaper than argon, you can show cost savings comparison.
7) The stuff just won't burn - forget worries of furnace fires.
6) How do you think Mick Jagger keeps his youthful complexion?
5) You own stock in Air Liquide.
4) BGA adoption is the perfect excuse for any purchase, change, upgrade, etc.
3) It may not make your solder joints better, but it impresses the ISO auditor.
2) One free lunch per month from the gas salesman.
1) We all love the sound of pressurized gas rushing through orifices.


happy halloween, but this was no treat.

;-) Jerry

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