Flux cored solder wire shelf life
Flux cored solder wire shelf life
What is flux cored solder wire?
There are two options of solder wire if classified by the core, first type is solid core solder wire, the second one is flux cored solder wire. Solid core solder wire means the solder wire comes without pre-fluxed and to do soldering users need to use external flux. Flux cored solder wire means that the solder wire is pre fluxed in the core and users can directly do soldering with it, it's a 2-in-1 option that contains both solder and flux. Flux cored solder wire in most cases are best options for users, because it's handy and easy to use. The trend of solder wire business more and more turns to the flux cored solder wire.
What is flux cored solder wire shelf life?
Packing: Flux cored solder wire is produced and winded into a roll form, and on the outer of each roll we have a PVC film to wrap it, and all solder wire rolls will be packed into boxes.
Storage condition: flux cored solder wire must be stored in dry place, non corrosive environment, avoid from direct sunlight and rain, avoid humidity. In such a condition, the shelf life of flux cored solder wire has minimum a 2 years shelf life. The surface of the flux cored solder wire might turn into slightly dull look because of oxidization of surface, but this will not affect the actual quality of the solder wire. If it's just for small repair work at home, you can keep the flux cored solder wire for years and no problem.
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