scope:

This standard prescribes the nomenclature, requirements and test methods for electronic grade solder alloys; for fluxed and non-fluxed bar, ribbon, and powder solders, for electronic soldering applications; and for "special" electronic grade solders. This is a quality control standard and is not intended to relate directly to the material's performance in the manufacturing process. Solders for applications other than electronics should be procured using ASTM B-32.

This standard is one of a set of three joint industry standards the prescribe the requirements and test methods for soldering materials for use in the electronics industry:

IPC/EIA J-STD-004 Requirements for Soldering Fluxes

IPC/EIA J-STD-005 Requirements for Soldering Pastes

IPC J-STD-006 Requirements for Electronic Grade Solder Alloys and Fluxed and Non-Fluxed Solid Solders for Electronic Soldering Applications.

intended Use:

This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.