Both the granularity and number (and size of) any voids in the IMC will affect this durability. The two most commonly used types of lead-free solder are SnAgCu (tin-silver-copper, also called SAC ...

Soldering irons and their tips come in a wide range of formats and styles, with the (originally Hakko) T12 being one of the more interesting offerings. This is because of how it integrates not ...