Solder bar SN96Ce – SnAg3.8 (325 × 28 × 15 mm)
SN96Ce from Balver Zinn is a lead-free replenishment alloy developed for the maintenance of SN96C (SAC380)-based solder baths in modern electronics manufacturing. The alloy is designed to ensure that the composition of the solder bath remains within recommended process limits throughout the production run, while maintaining solder quality and process stability.
This variant is supplied as a solder bar with dimensions 325 × 28 × 15 mm and is used as a replenishment alloy in wave and selective soldering processes working with SAC380 alloys.
Developed for the maintenance of SAC380 solder baths
SN96Ce is a copper-reduced alloy developed specifically for replenishing SN96C (SAC380) solder baths. During production, the solder bath continuously absorbs copper from circuit boards, component leads, and other materials, which can change the alloy's composition over time.
By using SN96Ce as a replenishment alloy, the copper content can be kept within the desired process limits, contributing to a stable and controlled soldering process.
SAC380-based alloy with high reliability
SN96Ce is based on a silver-bearing SAC380 alloy with a silver content of 3.8%. The alloy is particularly suitable for electronics manufacturing with high requirements for mechanical strength, reliability, and long-term process control.
The silver-bearing composition makes the product attractive for advanced electronics applications where quality and reproducibility are critical.
Suitable for wave and selective soldering
SN96Ce is typically used for:
• Replenishment of SN96C (SAC380) solder baths
• Wave soldering
• Selective soldering
• Large-scale electronics production
• Industrial electronics
• Automotive electronics
• Production with high requirements for traceability and quality
The alloy functions effectively in both atmospheric air and nitrogen environments.
Stable process and consistent solder quality
When used correctly, SN96Ce contributes to:
• Stable alloy composition in the solder bath
• Controlled copper content
• Consistent soldering properties
• Reduced risk of process variations
• High reproducibility in production
• Long-term process control
This makes the product particularly relevant in production environments with a focus on quality assurance and operational reliability.
Advantages of SN96Ce
• Lead-free replenishment alloy
• Developed for SN96C (SAC380) solder baths
• Silver-bearing SnAg3.8 alloy
• Copper-reduced composition
• Suitable for wave and selective soldering
• Supports stable process control
• High solder quality
• Reduces process variations
• RoHS-compliant
Technical specifications
Manufacturer: Balver Zinn
Product name: SN96Ce
Product type: Lead-free solder bar / replenishment alloy
Form of delivery: Solder bar
Dimensions: 325 × 28 × 15 mm
Weight: Approx. 1 kg
Alloy type: SN96Ce (SAC380)
Composition: SnAg3.8
Lead-free: Yes
Silver content: 3.6–4.0%
Copper content: Max. 0.2%
Nickel content: Max. 0.01%
Melting point: 217 °C
Recommended working temperature: 260–320 °C
Production standard: WBZ Triple X
RoHS-compliant: Yes