I would expose the parts to a weak acid solution, perhaps even vinegar. You could also simply leave the parts outside in the rain and sun. It shouldn't take too long. Earl Wildes Sr. Component Engineer Korry Electronics Co. 901 Dexter Ave N. Seattle, WA 98109 206-694-1398 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Julien Bouchard [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 10:20 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Looking for a way to oxidized tin-lead plated component Hi, We implement a more structured training program and in a part of this programs, we want to train the operator by give them pratice on oxidized tin-lead plated component. Does someone know a way to accelerate the natural oxiditation process of tin-lead alloys using in electronic to simulate and heavily oxidized component ? Thank. Julien Bouchard ing. stag. Matrox - Process Engineer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------