Workingbear recently received questions from readers about electronic component soldering leads turning yellow or showing discoloration (purple, blue, etc.) after going through the reflow oven. Why do the leads of components discolor after reflow? Does this discoloration affect product functionality? And how should we handle discolored components or assembled PCBs? Let’s dive into these questions for this article.
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