rosin flux

[ˈrɑːzɪn flʌks]
nounpl: rosin fluxes
fluxo de resina
1. A chemical substance used in soldering to remove oxidation from metal surfaces and promote better solder flow and adhesion
The technician applied rosin flux to the circuit board before soldering the components.
O técnico aplicou fluxo de resina na placa de circuito antes de soldar os componentes.
2. A paste or liquid containing rosin that acts as a cleaning agent during the soldering process
Rosin flux leaves a residue that must be cleaned after soldering is complete.
O fluxo de resina deixa um resíduo que deve ser limpo após a soldagem ser concluída.
Rosin flux is essential in electronics manufacturing and repair shops in both the USA and Brazil. In professional electronics environments, it's commonly referred to simply as 'flux.' The residue left behind is sometimes called 'flux residue' and is typically cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. In Brazil, electronic technicians and hobbyists frequently use this product, and it's readily available in electronics supply stores.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fluxsoldering fluxcore fluxpaste flux

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluxo de resina
Standard term used in electronics and soldering contexts
Brazil
fluxante
Alternative colloquial term used by technicians
Portugal
fluxo de resina
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, technical terminology

Related Words

solderflux pensolder pastedesolderingPCBsoldering ironoxidation
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