In a message dated 09/07/2000 9:38:49 AM Central Daylight Time,
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> hi,
>
>  from the image you have posted, it appears that the silver finish has
become
> tarnished (i will be very embarrassed if i find out that the finish is not
> silver). silver tarnishes readily in the presence of sulphur compounds (for
> example in smog, kraft paper, etc).  these parts may need to be
'brightened'
> prior to soldering which would be a major bummer.
>
>  phil

Hi Phil and All!

Give Phil the cigar! He was right, the terminations are silver. Went back to
the web site and the part number prefix told me what the terminations are. If
the prefix starts with THCR, the R designates silver, and THCS designates a
nickel barrier with tin/lead plating. Switched to another reel and things
look better.

Thanks for all the input everybody!

-Steve Gregory-

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