Are there any quality drawbacks to lead-free components?
Extensive research being conducted on the formation of tin whiskers in lead-free solder joints which can cause electrical shorts. This is a smaller issue in commercial applications; however, it becomes more significant in defense or aerospace applications. There is a possibility that the Tin (Sn) substance, when pure Tin (matte Sn) is used, begins to branch out. This branch could break off, especially in a high-stress fast-paced environment, and create electrical problems.
