2.Characteristics required for flux

Activated temperature of flux coincides with the brazing temperature.

Due to a wide effective temperature range, flux is hard to carbonize.

It is easy to remove slag after brazing.

The corrosive action to the treated metal and brazing filler is minimum.

It excels in coating performance and is harm- less to the human body.

As the flux works in a complicated manner as described above, it is necessary to select an adequate type of flux according to the type and shape of treated metal, type of brazing filler and brazing method, etc.

3.Types of flux

Noncorrosive flux

Generally, it is a compound of borax and boric acid.

It is effective in case where the brazing tem- perature is higher than 800°C.

Activated flux

Most of fluxes generally used for silver brazing are this type.

It features an increased oxide film removing capability due to the addition of compounds such as potassium fluoride, potassium chloride and sodium fluoride to the borax-boric acid compound.

4.Piping materials for brazing and used brazing filler/flux

Piping material

Used brazing filler

Used flux

 

 

 

Copper - Copper

Phosphor copper

Do not use

 

 

 

Copper - Iron

Silver

Paste flux

 

 

 

Iron - Iron

Silver

Vapor flux

 

 

 

3-5-3. Brazing

As brazing work requires sophisticated techniques, experiences based upon a theoretical knowledge, it must be performed by a person qualified.

In order to prevent the oxide film from occurring in the pipe interior during brazing, it is effective to proceed with brazing while letting dry Nitrogen gas (N2) flow.

Never use gas other than Nitrogen gas.

1.Brazing method to prevent oxidation

1)Attach a reducing valve and a flow-meter to the Nitrogen gas cylinder.

2)Use a copper pipe to direct the piping mate- rial, and attach a flow-meter to the cylinder.

3)Apply a seal onto the clearance between the piping material and inserted copper pipe for Nitrogen in order to prevent backflow of the Nitrogen gas.

4)When the Nitrogen gas is flowing, be sure to keep the piping end open.

5)Adjust the flow rate of Nitrogen gas so that it is lower than 0.05 m3/Hr or 0.02 MPa (0.2kgf/cm2) by means of the reducing valve.

6)After performing the steps above, keep the Nitrogen gas flowing until the pipe cools down to a certain extent (temperature at which pipes are touchable with hands).

7)Remove the flux completely after brazing.

MFlow meter

Stop valve

1.Do not enter flux into the refrigeration cycle.

2.When chlorine contained in the flux remains within the pipe, the lubricating oil deterio- rates. Therefore, use a flux which does not contain chlorine.

3.When adding water to the flux, use water which does not contain chlorine (e.g. distilled water or ion-exchange water).

4.Remove the flux after brazing.

Nitrogen gas

cylinder

Pipe

From Nitrogen cylinder

Nitrogen gas

Rubber plug

Fig. 3-5-1

Prevention of oxidation during brazing

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