Wire Solder by P. Kay Metal

SOLDERS

WIRE SOLDER

P. Kay's Puretronix wire solder is extruded and manufactured using state of the art extruding and wire drawing processes. It is available as solid wire or flux cored wire in a wide variety of diameters and spool sizes. Each spool is level wound, providing kink free distribution to the work area. Puretronix wire solder is available in one pound, five pound, and twenty-five pound spools. Pay off packs are also available.

DIAMETERS & GAUGES

Diameter (Inches)	Gauge	Diameter (mm)	Standard
0.157	9	3.962	*
0.141	10	3.581
0.125	11	3.175	*
0.109	12	2.769
0.093	13	2.362	*
0.083	14	2.108
0.072	15	1.829
0.062	16	1.575	*
0.058	17	1.473
0.050	18	1.270	*
0.040	19	1.016	*
0.035	20	0.889
0.032	21	0.813	*
0.025	22	0.640
0.020	23	0.500

Industry standard solder alloys are listed in the above table. Other solder alloys may also be available. Alloy selection is determined by melting temperature and application.

NOTE: P. Kay Metal specifications meet or exceed those established in ASTMB-32, ANSI/J-STD 006 (formerly QQS-571F) and JIS z3282.

FLUX CORE TYPES

FLUX	R	RMA	RA	NC	WSO
Description	Non-activated Rosin	Mildly Activated Rosin	Activated Rosin	No Clean	Water Soluble Organic
Performance Characteristics	Extremely mild, for military and very clean electronic assembly surfaces.	Mild for military and electronic assemblies	General use in electronic and electrical assembly.	Cosmetically clean appearance after soldering. Similar to RMA in terms of activity.	Very active, residue easily removed.
Residue Removal	Not required but solvent or saponifier soluble.	Not required but solvent or saponifier soluble.	Generally not required but solvent or saponifier soluble	Not required but solvent or saponifier soluble.	Residue must be removed. Neutralizer and warm water required
Use on these surfaces	Platinum, Gold, Copper, Tin, Silver, Palladium, Solder	Platinum, Gold, Copper, Tin, silver, Palladium, Solder	Same as RMA plus; Nickel, Cadmium, Brass, Lead, Bronze, Beryllium Copper	Platinum, Gold, Copper, Tin, Silver, Palladium, Solder	Same as: R.A. plus: Kovar, Nickel-Iron