Table of Contents

1 -  AS 1834.1-1991 MATERIAL FOR SOLDERING - SOLDER ALLOYS
4 -  PREFACE
4 -  CONTENTS
5 -  1 SCOPE
5 -  2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
5 -  3 DESIGNATION
5 -  4 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
5 -  4.1 General
5 -  4.2 Methods of sampling and analysis
6 -  5 HEALTH AND SAFETY
6 -  6 MARKING
8 -  APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
8 -  A1 GENERAL
8 -  A2 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER
9 -  APPENDIX B - PROPERTIES AND TYPICAL APPLICATIONS OF SOLDER ALLOYS
9 -  B1 SCOPE

Abstract

Specifies requirements for chemical composition and gives properties and typical applications for tin-lead and other tin-containing solder alloys.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Major stakeholders of this publication have reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 29 August 2018.

Scope

This Standard specifies the chemical composition requirements for tin-lead and other tin-containing solder alloys supplied in the cast, wrought, paste, or powder form. It is not applicable to working solder baths which may be subject to other impurity requirements.
NOTES:
1 For the purpose of this Standard, 'wrought' includes ribbon, wire, rod and preforms.
2 Advice and recommendations on information to be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry and order are contained in Appendix A.
3 Typical properties and uses of solders specified in this Standard are given in Appendix B.
4 The contaminant limits for working solder baths used for the soldering of printed board assemblies are given in AS 3508.1.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 14/09/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 14/09/2018
Pages
ISBN
Committee	MT-005
Supersedes	AS 1834.1-1986