This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Flux, Flux Remover category on DigiKey.com
Flux paste, spray or liquid, when applied to materials undergoing soldering, prevents the formation of metal oxides and aids in cleaning surfaces which prevents beading and allows the solder to flow around and adhere to the material. Some fluxes leave post soldering residue that is removable using rosin activated, ionic, or lead-free flux remover.
SelectionCharacteristics
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ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 8341-10ML |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 473-1117-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | MG Chemicals |
| DESCRIPTION | Flux - No Clean |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | CQ4LF-1.0 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | CQ4LF-1.0-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Chip Quik Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Flux - No Clean, Liquid |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 1621-10S |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1873-1621-10S-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Techspray |
| DESCRIPTION | Flux Remover - Lead Free |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Videos
How to Refill a Flux Pen
Chipquik SMD Removal Procedure
How to Remove SMD Components Using a Soldering Iron
Articles
What is Solder Flux and Why You Should Use It
Recommended Soldering Techniques
Blogs
How to Solder with Flux
Solder and Flux
TechForum
Fluxing and Cleaning Consideration in Soldering
Why Soldering Stainless Steel and Using Acid Flux Are Unsuitable for Electrical Applications
How can I prevent solder flux intrusion?
Good health practices when using Flux
Why use flux when soldering?