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ALPHA 870 SERIES, 871-25, 872-25

Water Soluble Resin Fluxes

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
All of these fluxes are suitable for soldering to the following
Alpha 870-Series are intermediate activity fluxes based on metals, provided the surfaces to be soldered are not
a water soluble resin and do not contain organic acid excessively tarnished:
activators. Alpha 871-25 and 872-25 contain both halide
and organic acid activation and are considerably more Cadmium (Plate) Platinum Terne (Plate)
active. All the fluxes can be effectively cleaned with plain Copper Silver Tin (Hot Dipped)
water. Gold Solder (Plate) Tin (Plate)
Palladium
The base resin is a derivative of rosin, but unlike rosin,
does not have any of the inherent fluxing capabilities of
rosin, nor does it dry to hard, encapsulating residues, as TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
does rosin.
Physical Typical Values
The water extract pH of these fluxes is higher, in general, Properties
than that of organic fluxes. For the 870-Series, it is neutral. 870- 870- 871- 872-
17 25 25 25
Specific Gravity @ 0.823 0.846 0.886 0.883
USE 25°C (77°F)
Lb./Gal. @ 25°C 6.85 7.0 7.4 7.4
These fluxes are recommended for mass soldering (77°F)
applications where traditional organic water soluble fluxes Percent Solids 17 25 25 25
are considered too corrosive. They have excellent Water Extract 29,000 25,000 5,200 5,200
characteristics for foam application and can also be applied Resistivity
by wave, spray dip or brush techniques. (ohm-cm)
pH (5% Sol.) 7.2 7.0 5.2 5.2
870-17 - 17% solids. Contain only organic chloride
activator.
All of these fluxes are amber liquids, have a Flash Point
(TCC) of 17°C (62°F). Recommended thinner is Alpha
870-25 - 25% solids. Contains only organic chloride
425.
activator.

871-25 - 25% solids. Contain both organic acid and

organic chloride activators, providing a higher level of
fluxing activity than the 870-Series.

872-25 - 25% solids. Similar to 871-25, but modified to

reduce foaming in water washing.

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ALPHA 870 SERIES, 871-25, 872-25
Water Soluble Resin Fluxes

RESIDUE REMOVAL Alpha 871-25 and Alpha 872-25 fluxes should be used for
this purpose.
The residues of 870-Series, 871 and 872 are easily
removed with hot water cleaning and there is a minimum HEALTH & SAFETY
amount of foaming during residue removal. Disposal of
water washing effluents presents no problems, since they Observe standard precautions for handling and use, such
are biodegradable. However, pH adjustment and as well-ventilated areas and avoidance of prolonged or
pretreatment to remove dissolved lead may be necessary. repeated contact with the skin. Keep away from heat,
If desired, Alpha 2444 Rinse Aid can be used. sparks and open flames.

THINNING PACKAGING
The solids content of these fluxes should be maintained by Alpha 870-Series, 871-25 and 872-25 are available in 1, 5
the addition of thinner to compensate for evaporation and 55 gallon containers.
losses. In general, it is recommended that the solids
content not be allowed to increase by more than 5% before
the addition of thinner. To ensure consistency of flux
foaming and soldering characteristics, only Alpha 425
thinner for Alpha 870-17 flux and Alpha 433 thinner for

The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any
loss or injury arising out the use of this information or the use of any materials designated.
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