All DuPont™ Solamet® tabbing silver compositions can be used with lead containing and lead-free solders. Laboratory tests have shown the choice of flux is critical to achieve high adhesion when changing to a lead-free solder.
Tabbing Conductor Requirements:
DuPont Paste Offerings:
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Solamet® PV202 Ag/Al (Cd-free)Is the standard Ag/Al paste
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Solamet® PV502 (Cd free)Pure Ag is the current standard tabbing silver
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Solamet® PV585 (Cd + Pb free)Pure Ag has particularly high adhesion
For more information on Solamet® or other DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, please contact your local representative.