lead-free flux
[/led-friː flʌks/]
nounpl: lead-free fluxes
fluxo sem chumbo
1. A chemical substance used in soldering that does not contain lead, designed to remove oxides from metal surfaces and facilitate solder joining while meeting environmental and health regulations
Modern electronics manufacturers use lead-free flux to comply with RoHS directives.
Os fabricantes modernos de eletrônicos usam fluxo sem chumbo para estar em conformidade com as diretivas RoHS.
2. A soldering aid composed of rosin, activators, and other additives formulated without lead compounds
The technician applied lead-free flux before soldering the circuit board components.
O técnico aplicou fluxo sem chumbo antes de soldar os componentes da placa de circuito.
Lead-free flux has become the industry standard since the early 2000s due to environmental and health regulations, particularly the EU's RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive. In Brazil and Portugal, the term reflects the shift toward sustainable manufacturing practices in the electronics industry. The adoption of lead-free flux is mandatory for exported electronic goods to most developed markets.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Going lead-free - transitioning to environmental compliance standards
RoHS-compliant soldering - adherence to European environmental regulations
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