Hi Jos,
In a message dated 11/12/98 3:28:39, you wrote:
We are using electronic components containing Pb as metal but also Pb
>as oxide or Pb-titanate in ceramic components. It is clear to me that
>Pb as free metal will be phased out, but is there some (draft)
>legislation for Pb-compounds in ceramics?

I sure hope not. We have enough of politicians who throw the baby out with the
bath water, because an ill-educated public or pressure group screams for some
action.

Werner Engelmaier
Engelmaier Associates, L.C.
Electronic Packaging, Interconnection and Reliability Consulting
7 Jasmine Run
Ormond Beach, FL  32174  USA
Phone: 904-437-8747, Fax: 904-437-8737
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