Hi Ed, To your question as to what characteristic(s) of the high lead-content solder makes it vulnerable to the transition from eutectic SnPb to SAC305, here are some examples: 1) SAC is stiffer (higher modulus)--results in higher stresses; 2) SAC creeps slower--results in higher stresses; 3) SAC is stronger--results in higher stresses. Werner ************** It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)