People

I am looking for some assistance in justifying the non-use of silicone
grease, ie Dow Corning 304, near soldered joints.

Could someone please supply me with a route to suitable
documentation/reports to support this?

I understand that if silicone grease should get on a joint prior to
soldering, there is a very good chance thatthe soldering process will be
faulty. I am not so clear as to long term effects of silicone grease maybe
migrating into soldered joints causing degredation and failure in service.

The manufacturing site I am currently working with are unhappy about having
silicone grease in their factory so I am having to find suitable
alternatives. The difficulty is that my engineers are more than happy with
silicone, but do not have to worry about long term effects.

Your help would be appreciated.


Regards

Dave Thomas

Nothing will ever be attempted, if all possible objections must
first be overcome.

-- Samuel Johnson, "Rasselas", 1759

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