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a_tiny_ant · 12-09-2021, 01:43 PM

I think solder paste is easier to work with, since it's essentially many small balls suspended in flux. It sticks easily and the flux helps a lot in making a proper solder bond. You do need to keep in mind that it has less actual solder in it because flux makes up a large part of the volume.

As for longevity, it shouldn't matter if a proper solder bond is formed. Flux helps a lot.

12-09-2021, 01:43 PM	#2
a_tiny_ant New Member Join Date: Dec 2021 City & State: Noord-Brabant My Country: Netherlands I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 6	Re: Question about solder paste vs solder balls I think solder paste is easier to work with, since it's essentially many small balls suspended in flux. It sticks easily and the flux helps a lot in making a proper solder bond. You do need to keep in mind that it has less actual solder in it because flux makes up a large part of the volume. As for longevity, it shouldn't matter if a proper solder bond is formed. Flux helps a lot.