Research Reports archive
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- Phase III - Reliability Testing Results of Surface Mounted Lead Free Soldering Materials and Processes, 2005
- Developing and Analyzing Lead-Free Soldering Processes for Printed Wiring Boards. 2000.
- Arsine Source Replacement for the Growth of Gallium Arsenide via MOCVD. 1993.
- Evaluation and Implementation of No-Clean Solder for Surface Mount Technology. 1997
- Cupric Chloride Etch Regeneration. 1997
Greener Plastics
- Evaluation of the Interactions Between Supercritical Carbon Dioxide and Polymeric Materials. 1994.
- Green(er) PVC:The Development of Lead and Phthalate-Free Nanocomposite Formulations with Practical Utility. 2007.
- Supercritical Carbon Dioxide as a Cleaning Solvent. 1992.
- Biological Synthesis of Chemicals and Materials: Production of Substituted Para-polyphenylene. 1992.
- Styrene Use in Massachusetts. 1993.
Wire & Cable
- Environmentally Benign Resins and Additives, for Use in the Wire and Cable Industry. 2003.
- Environmental Challenges and Materials Restrictions in Coated Wire and Cable. 2003
- Environmental, Health and Safety Issues in the Coated Wire and Cable Industry. 2002.
- Elimination of Acid and Lead on Wire Strand Annealing and Galvanizing, Riverdale Mills Corp. 2000.
Export Case: Lead Free Electronics Industry. 2006
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| Work over the last several years to develop lead-free solder alloys has identified numerous technical challenges. Because no "drop-in" lead-solder replacement has been found, lead-free requires a change in design of whole products. Industry has been actively working on developing alternatives, with many industry consortia sharing R and D resources. In 1997 one of the largest consortia conducted a study of 80 lead-free solder alternatives, recommending 3 alloys for further study. However the rapid time frame of EU legislation, combined with technical difficulties, concerns that new solders will become future regulatory targets, and difficulty agreeing on either a lead-free solder or a standard definition of "lead free", have made for a difficult transition with many companies scrambling to meet EU guidelines. Download PDF file (124.51 kB) |
Source reduction for prevention of methylene chloride hazards: cases from four industrial sectors. 2003. |
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| Authors: C. Roelofs, M. Ellenbecker Read more... | |
Toxics Use Reduction Planners Building Competitiveness Through Innovation and Effective Materials Management. 2004.
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| Authors: P. Civie and T. MacFadden Download PDF file (52.25 kB) |