{"id":10252,"date":"2025-09-05T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T09:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/broquetas.com\/?p=10252"},"modified":"2025-09-05T11:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T09:00:35","slug":"how-ambient-temperature-affects-electronic-soldering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/broquetas.com\/en\/how-ambient-temperature-affects-electronic-soldering\/","title":{"rendered":"How ambient temperature affects electronic soldering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <strong>electronic soldering<\/strong>, there are many details to consider: from choosing the soldering iron and type of solder to cleaning the surfaces. However, there is one factor that is often underestimated: <\/span><b>room temperature.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether during the hottest months, in cold winter workshops, or in spaces exposed to drafts, the environment can make the difference between obtaining a solid, reliable electrical connection or a weak, faulty connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, we analyze <\/span><b>three common situations <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and how to deal with them to <\/span><b>ensure optimal results.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>When it&#8217;s hot: quick welds but with risk<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the ambient temperature exceeds 30\u00b0C, the soldering process accelerates, but that is not always a good thing in electronics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Too rapid melting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tin melts in seconds, making it difficult to control and increasing the risk of solder bridges or short circuits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flux evaporation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the flux is consumed before the solder adheres properly, resulting in porous or oxidized joints.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overheating of components:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sensitive boards and parts may be damaged by heat buildup.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recommended solutions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduce the temperature <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the soldering iron by 10\u00b0C to 20\u00b0C.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work in an air-conditioned area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or in the shade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Opt for a more active flux (non-clean type)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to compensate for rapid evaporation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like are our wires with flux content PW12 and PW15.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When it&#8217;s cold: slow and brittle welds<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In environments below 15\u00b0C, soldering becomes more complex:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cold welds: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the metal does not melt properly, resulting in grainy, poorly conductive joints.<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cooling too quickly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact with cold components causes the material to solidify prematurely, reducing adhesion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher energy consumption: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the soldering iron takes longer to reach operating temperature, shortening the life of the tip.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recommended solutions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preheat the components <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a heat gun (50\u201360 \u00b0C).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase the soldering iron temperature <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">between 15\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work in short intervals <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to avoid overloading the circuit.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Drafts: the invisible enemy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple airflow can significantly alter the accuracy of electronics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thermal instability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the air cools the tip of the soldering iron, causing uneven soldering.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health risk: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smoke displacement reduces the efficiency of extraction systems.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended solutions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Isolate the workstation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from windows or fans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use a soldering iron <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with precise temperature control (PID technology).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose flux with higher resistance,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as rosin-based flux.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like are our wires with flux content PW12 and PW15.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>The key: controlling the work environment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether in extreme heat, a freezing workshop, or in the presence of drafts, the quality of the solder joint <\/span><b>depends largely on the environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Adjusting the soldering iron temperature, preheating components, and ensuring a stable workspace are essential steps to prevent defects and extend the life of the equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><b>Broquetas <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we offer a<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/broquetas.com\/productos\/\"><b>wide range of fluxes<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">designed for different processes and alloys. From liquid solutions to paste or powder options, we offer alternatives that guarantee strong, clean, and durable soldering, always meeting the highest quality and safety standards.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In electronic soldering, there are many details to consider: from choosing the soldering iron and type of solder to cleaning the surfaces. However, there is one factor that is often underestimated: room temperature. 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