NT100Ge Bar Solder (SN100C Replacement) - $37.50 lb.

Produced using the same chemical composition as the solder alloy marketed as SN100C by Nihon Superior Sha Co., Ltd. and its licensees*, NT100Ge is a high-quality, low-cost alternative to silver-bearing solder. The eutectic tin-copper-nickel alloy creates a shiny, smooth, robust interconnect for a wide range of electronics assembly requirements. NT100Ge can be used as a drop-in replacement for any existing 99C or SN100C solder bath, without the need for pot dumps or swaps. Consistently smooth and shiny solder joint Low-cost, lead-free solder alloy (no silver content) Superior wetting and performance Minimal dross Eutectic properties create efficient melting and freezing Operating temperature of 290°C - 320°C, This solder alloy was previously subject to a patent (US6180055) that expired in March 2019. Nihon Superior Sha Co., Ltd. holds a separate patent for a solder joint (US8999519B2) with a distinct chemical composition, consisting of, among other things, either exactly .01% by weight Cu or 7.6% by weight Cu. NT100Ge has a certified copper content of .5-.7% which lies significantly outside the solder joint patent criteria. If there are concerns about the full scope of the US8999519B2 patent or solder joint composition, please consult an attorney. Nathan Trotter & Co., Inc. does not possess or confer to customers any intellectual property rights relating to the composition of their solder joints or the name SN100C, which is a registered trademark of Nihon Superior Sha Co., Ltd. CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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