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Concentrations and operating conditions
Bright Tin SLOTOTIN 70 Matt Tin SAT 20 1 Range Optimum Immersion Tin SN 30 1
Tin (II) g/l 10 - 30 20
Concentrations and operating conditions Matt Tin SAT 20 1 is a sulphate-free electrolyte for Acid Concentrate FF ml/l 90 - 135 110 Immersion Tin SN 30 1 is a process for the electro- The layers deposited from this electrolyte meet the
Rack Optimum Barrel Optimum the deposition of fine crystalline coatings. The spe- gl/l 120 - 180 150 less deposition of tin on copper and copper alloys requirements of the RoHS Directive (Restriction of
cial features of this process are a good covering and in charge exchange. Deposition is also possible on certain Hazardous Substances) EU Directive 2002/95/
Tin (II) g/l 15 - 25 20 10 - 20 15 Tin Additive SAT 22 ml/l 8 - 12 10
less sensitivity towards bleeding of alkali soluble lead surfaces. Therefore, this process can also be EC relating to the limit of lead, mercury, cadmium,
Sulphuric acid ml/l 85 - 110 100 85 - 110 100 Tin Additive SAT 23 1 ml/l 15 - 25 20
plating resists. A preferred field of application for used to brighten lead- or tin-lead coatings. Cr(VI), polybrominated Biphenyls and polybrominated
g/l 160 - 200 180 160 - 200 180 Operating temperature °C 15 - 30 22
the use as a metal resist is the PCB manufacturing. Diphenyl Ethers. The additives are NPEO-free.
Starter SLOTOTIN 71 ml/l 15 - 25 20 15 - 25 20 Anode solubility in systems based on the Acid Con- Cathodic current density A/dm2 0,5 - 2,0 1,5 Smooth bright tin layers approx. 1 - 2 µm thick are
Operating temperature °C 10 - 30 20 10 - 30 20 centrate FF is much higher than in sulphuric acid deposited on copper surfaces at a temperature of
Cathodic current density A/dm2 1 - 2,5 1,5 ≥ 0,4 – based processes, so the electrolyte is of use when The electrolyte can be operated with methanol free 70 °C, still enabling solderability after tempering Concentrations and operating conditions
anode passivation occurs in a matt tin sulphate additives if Tin Additive SAT 26 is used. (e.g. 4 hours at 155 °C). Range Optimum
Bright Tin SLOTOTIN 70 is a sulphuric acid based elec- Bright Tin SLOTOTIN 70 contains only weakly foa- electrolyte. The additives are NPEO-free. Tin g/l 15 - 25 20
trolyte for the deposition of very bright tin layers. ming additives. A troublesome foaming does there- Immersion Tin SN 30 1 can be regenerated. The Make-up Concentrate SN 31 ml/l 100 - 120 110
These layers possess a high degree of brightness. fore not occur when operating this electrolyte. This is copper which accumulates over time can be sepa- Activation Salt SN 33 g/l 80 - 120 100
Even in very low current densities e.g. parts with a especially beneficial for barrel application since rated from the electrolyte. Components required
Additive CULMO AN 11 1 ml/l 5 - 15 10
complex surface geometry light zinc layers are still strongly foaming wetting agents would have a for deposition may be replenished according to
Operating temperature °C 20 - 80 -
deposited. strong foaming effect during the barrel lift-out. analysis. As usual with conventional immersion tin
The solderability of the tin coatings deposited from The additives required for electrolyte make-up and electrolytes, disposal of the tin plating solution is Exposition time: depends on the required thickness of
Bright Tin SLOTOTIN 70 is excellent and remains ex- operation meet the requirements of the RoHS Direc- layer, max. up to approx. 2 µm are possible.
not required.
cellent even after heat ageing tests (e.g. 155 °C / 16 tive (Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances)
hours). In this connection it is important to operate EU Directive 2002/95/EC relating to the limit of lead,
the electrolyte at low temperatures. The usual cloud mercury, cadmium, Cr(VI), polybrominated Biphenyls
formation of a sulphuric acid based tin electrolyte by and polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers. The additives
tetravalent tin compounds is retarded in Bright Tin are alkyl phenyl ethoxylate- respectively NPEO-free.
SLOTOTIN 70. Different brighteners for rack- and
barrel application are available.