Does anyone know of a contract service that is set up to perform gold
removal on electronic component leads?  These components include stud
mounted transistors and other assorted transistor and IC packages.  The
intent is to meet J-STD-001B's reqirement for gold removal, and I would
prefer to sublet this service if possible.   It will likely entail putting
the tinned components back into tape and reel packaging after the gold
removal.
     Also, any comments on whether the addition of silver to Sn/Pb solders
has any effect on gold embrittlement?
Thanks for all responses,

Larry Morse
Celwave Inc.
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