Cleaning during manufacturing process: An ultrasonic cleaner is used; probes are placed in a alcohol solution in a beaker. The beaker is then placed in an ultrasonic bath for a period of 10 to 30 minutes. Tin contamination removal: In an application where deposits of tin are adhering to the plunger tips we suggest the use of a ‘mild‘ nitric acid. The gold plate on the probe is inert and will not react to the acid. Tin is a soft material and will transfer to the probes under most circumstances, but should be removed by the nitric acid. Process: Place the probes in a mild nitric acid solution in a beaker, then place the beaker in the ultrasonic. Further data: Experimentation with nitric acid baths is currently being conducted further data on this cleaning process should be available soon. Every effort is made to accurately reproduce a contamination of tin deposits on the plunger tips of the Micron probes. It is however unlikely that we can reproduce the exact material that is being deposited under a production test environment at a customer location. Should it be necessary, customers can identify and supply a sample of the tin material being used at their facility. The unique and proprietary design incorporated in the Micron Probe Series is covered by US and international patents.
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