Re: Does multicore solder deteriorate with age?

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From: Bob Larter
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:45

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Jack Jones wrote:
> In a burst of enthusiasm when I was much younger, I bought a large reel 
> of solder which I barely used.
> 
> It must have been at least 20 or more years ago. It looks similar to this:
> http://img-europe.electrocomponents.com/largeimages/C557130-01.jpg
> 
> Now I need to do some soldering again.  Would that old 60/40 multicore 
> of mine have deteriorated?
> 
> I'm thinking the rosin in the multicores may have gone off in some way 
> because when I tin the tip and then leave it unused for 10 minutes, it 
> turns brown and uneven on the tip.  I'm using brand new tips.
> 
> Maybe this is normal and happens even with less old 60/40 solder?

It's fine. Don't worry about it.

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