Hi, Werner! I guess I was expecting you to hit me with some characteristic that was unique to high lead content solder. I've had no experience with high lead solders so was hoping to learn if they had any peculiarities. Thanks for keeping it simple! Ed From: tinwhiskers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tinwhiskers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Engelmaier@xxxxxxx Sent: 2008 Aug 27 3:31 PM To: Parnagian, Ed; tinwhiskers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tinwhiskers] Re: Exemption on high temperature lead solder 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) ________________________________ The information contained in this message may be confidential and legally protected under applicable law. The message is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, forwarding, dissemination, or reproduction of this message is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.