Hello Netters,

I just got through digging in the TechNet archives, now I need some more
info.

I have a PCB, (thru hole) that has a white appearance on the solder side,
and white spots on component side.  My findings in the archive suggest that
it may be uncured solder mask.

I have tried the suggestion of using hot air/ soldering gun and heating the
solder mask to see if white disappears, which it does.
I do not have any metheleyne chloride, so the other test I can not perform,
is there another? I have tried hand washing PCB in IPA to see if white
appearance may be surface residues, has no effect.

I would like to know if there is anyone who has a similar problem?  My
interpretation of the archives were that it was random white areas, mine
appears over entire PCB.

Process Parameters:

1.  Wave solder with Kester OA 2331-ZX flux

2.  Wave temp 205-215 until 490F wave

3.  Conveyor speed 4.5ft/min

4.  Wash cycle 8min at 145-160F DI water no chemical]

5.  3 rinse cycle at 1min each at 145F



Thanks in advance

Tom B

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