What should be done if the solderability of the plated layer is unstable when using an acid tin plating brightener?

What should be done if the solderability of the plated layer is unstable when using an acid tin plating brightener?

Wed Jan 15 11:43:11 CST 2025

Some customers have asked what to do if the solderability of the plated layer is unstable when we use acid tin plating brightener. In order to answer this question, we need to know what are the causes of this kind of failure?

Reason one

Plating solution composition problems, at this time we need to analyze the concentration of each main salt, and according to the results of the analysis, will be given to adjust in the process range.

Reason two

Heterogeneous metal impurity ions influence, such as copper impurities, etc., at this time we need to use small current electrolysis processing, this method can also be used to configure the tank liquid occasions, to prevent impurities contaminated plating solution, bringing unnecessary failure trouble.

Reason three

Tetravalent tin affects the plating solution, if there is too much tetravalent tin in the plating solution, it will easily lead to plating failure, we can use Bigely tetravalent tin treatment agent to convert it into divalent tin.

Reason four

Tin anode plate is impure, we can use high purity tin anode plate, what standard should be reached to be considered high purity? It is recommended to use 99.9% tin anode plate, moreover, in the process of using acid tin plating brightener, plating plant should often tin brush the anode plate, which can prevent the anode passivation.

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