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Technical Bulletin Dec 08
Common failure mechanisms in conformal coating: Corrosion
In conformal coating, there are several mechanisms that cause failure of printed circuit boards(PCBs). In a series of technical bulletins SCH will examine the common failure mechanisms inconformal coating including capillary flow, delamination, cracking, loss of adhesion, de-wetting, corrosion, orange peel, pin holes, bubbles and foam.
Conformal Coating FailureMechanism: Corrosion
Definition
The chemical or electrochemicalreaction between a material,usually a metal, and its environmentthat produces a deterioration ofthe material and its properties.
 Causes of corrosion in ConformalCoating
Factors that influence corrosionand, or electrochemical migration,usually revolve around ioniccontamination the cleanliness of aPCB. These contaminants comefrom electronic processes such as:
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Board fabrication.
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Components.
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Assembly equipment.
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Soldering.
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Operator handling.
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Incorrect cleaning
Examples of Conformal Coating corrosion courtesy of HumisealEurope.
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