SOLAR FLUX Type B powder welding flux 1 lb. can
Solar Flux Type B is a powder that can be mixed with alcohol (methanol preferred). Its shelf life is infinite in its dry powder state. This flux is unaffected by freezing. It has no flash point and is non-explosive. Two ounces of Solar Flux Type B, properly mixed and applied, covers 80 linear feet of joints. Solar Flux Type B can be used on stainless steel and high chromium alloys.
Features
- SOLAR FLUX® is a proprietary blended complex chemical compound in the form of a very fine powder.
- Application is simple - Mix with alcohol (methanol/methyl alcohol preferred), let stand briefly, brush on the back of the weld joint. Once dry, weld as normal.
- SOLAR FLUX® is formulated to shield the back of the weld joint from oxygen, dissipate heat and unwanted oxides and to clean the surface of the metal.
- SOLAR FLUX® aids in the flow of filler metal over base metal to form a protective barrier to prevent re-oxidation and heat scale.
- SOLAR FLUX® Type B is best used for welding stainless steel, precipitation hardening steels, chrome-moly steels, and other alloy steels with a nickel content below 25%. (May be used on 309 and 310, although SOLAR FLUX® Type I is recommended.)
- SOLAR FLUX® is used in lieu of argon for back purging.
- Welding activity range 2000°F - 2900°F (1093°C - 1593°C)
- SOLAR FLUX® is not recommended for food or beverage lines where subsequent product refining will not take place, medical oxygen lines, computer chip manufacturing air lines, and steam lines operating above 1000°F (538°C). In these situations, gas purging is recommended in order to avoid nitric acid/hydrofluoric acid cleaning.
