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HYDRA MA™ is a water-soluble solder paste and tacky paste flux, ideal for stencil applications. Formulated with rosin, it meets European REACH regulations for compliance and safety. Its main feature is its water solubility, making it convenient and easy to use in various soldering tasks.

Product Type: Solder Paste

Application Area: Ball Grid Array (BGA), Chip Scale Packaging (CSP), Land Grid Array (LGA), Quad Flat No-Lead (QFN), Stencil

Features: Water Soluble

Chemical Family: Rosins

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Product Type

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Keynotes
  • Resin-based water-soluble REM1 (cleaned)
  • World-class printing, instant response
  • High activity BGA, CSP, QFN, LGA
  • Low voiding. Clear residue. Optimal viscosity. Excellent pin transfer. REACH-complaint
  • Superior dispensing or stencil printing
  • Sharp definition at high-speeds
  • Low solder balling and graping. Long stencil life
  • Easy to clean using IPA, solvents, water-based saponifiers, vapor degreaser

Applications & Uses

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Stencil Life (at 30 - 70% R/H & 20 - 25°C)max. 12hours

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity
PRINT jar/cartridge DISPENSE syringe Tacky flux Tack force (g/cm)
200-275 90-130 20-50 28-34

* Malcom @ 10 RPM @ 25°C x10³ g/cm/s

Printer Operations

Stencil printer does not require any specific optimization, should be fully adjustable based on standard in-house process requirements, including high-speed printers

Print Speed: 20-200 mm/sec (add pressure for speed)
Squeegee Pressure: 70-540 g/cm of blade (add for speed)
Stencil Vac/Wipe: Every 10-25 prints or as necessary

Automated and vacuum cleaning systems for both stencil and misprinted boards. Manual cleaning using Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), co-solvents and/or ultrasonic scrubbers, vapor degreaser.

Test Results
IPC-TM-650 Test Value Result
Corrosion (Cleaned) 2.6.15 L: No corrosion PASS
Copper Mirror (NC) 2.3.32 L: No breakthrough PASS
ECM (Cleaned) 2.6.14.1 L: <1 decade drop PASS
Quantitive Halides 2.3.28.1 L: <0.05% PASS
SIR Test (Cleaned) 2.6.3.7 L: ≥100 MΩ PASS
Printing

Optimal print definition for fine pitch applications. Long stencil life of this product virtually eliminates waste of solder paste. For mesh/size determination refer to the Pitch Requirements chart below:

 

Size (micron) Type Value
75 - 45 μm T2 24 mil +
45 - 25 μm T3 16 - 24 mil
38 - 20 μm T4 12 - 16 mil
25 - 15 μm T5 < 12 mil
20 - 5 μm T6 < 8 mil
Sample Reflow Profile

HYDRA MA™ (Water-soluble Solder Paste & Tacky Paste Flux) - Sample Reflow Profile - 1

LF Profile as a starting point for lead-free process optimization using SAC305/SAC307 alloys. A cool down rate of 2-4°C/sec is ideal for the formation of fine grain structure without risking damage to thermally sensitive components.

HYDRA MA™ (Water-soluble Solder Paste & Tacky Paste Flux) - Sample Reflow Profile - 2

LT Profile as a starting point for low-temperature process optimization using Sn/Bi alloys. To achieve better results with voiding or reduce tombstoning, consider using a longer soaking zone.

Packaging & Availability

Availability

Available in many alloys including high reliability solder: Sn42Bi58, Sn42Bi57.6Ag0.4, Sn42Bi57Ag1, Sn96.5Ag3.5, Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5, Sn99Ag0.3Cu0.7,Sn99.3Cu0.7, Sn100c, Sn100cv, LF-C2

Packaging Information

Options with various viscosity and metal load for stencil printing and dispensing applications:

  • Printing: Jars, 1/4 NPT nozzle cartridges
  • Dispensing: Syringes, ProFlow cassettes

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life, Storage, and Handling

Refrigerated storage at 5-7°C will prolong the solder paste shelf life to no less than 6 months. Solder Paste should be allowed to reach ambient temperature, normalize for about 6-8 hours before use. Tacky flux has 24 months shelf life stored in room temperature. Refrigeration won't extend shelf life. Normalize for 4-6 hours if stored refrigerated. Paste/flux in syringes and cartridges should be kept vertically, dispensing tip pointing down.

Note :NEVER FREEZE SOLDER PASTE / FLUX!