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Can RoHS compliant components still contain lead?

April 26, 2017compliant components contain lead RoHS

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Can RoHS compliant components still contain lead?

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Yes. In general, lead is still allowed in products covered by the directive as long as its concentration is below 0.1% by weight in “homogeneous material.” There are also exemptions that allow higher levels of lead in particular components when there are no alternatives.