Does anyone know the exact composition of the alloy?

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From: Christopher Jorgensen <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Friday, October 01, 1999 3:55 PM
Subject: [LF] Info from Sony Web Site


>Sony Creates Lead-Free Solder
>There has been considerable interest in the development of a lead-free
soldering
>compound to lessen the environmental impact of this common manufacturing
process.
>Sony responded with a unique material that contains no lead yet exhibits
better
>reliability as well as compatibility with conventional equipment. By adding
a small
>amount of germanium, Sony achieved dramatic improvements in workability and
>reliability. Work is now proceeding toward the practical use of this
material.
>
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