Does anyone have any experience with tin/zinc alloys? I heard that Toshiba
has done some work with these, and I'd love to know if it's a viable
lead-free alternative for electronics assembly, and what the drawbacks are.

Thanks!

Andy Mackie, PhD (Chairman - IPC Solder Paste Task Group)
Praxair Inc.
777 Old Saw Mill River Road
Tarrytown
NY 10591
Ph: 914-345-6402
Fx: 914-345-6405

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