What is the difference between soft and hard gold?
Soft gold is popular in the semiconductor industry and is ideal for parts set for wire bonding. Soft gold produces a slightly less shiny appearance compared to hard gold. Hard gold contains some nickel and cobalt and is not ideal for wire bonding. Hard gold is suitable for applications calling for mechanical wear and/or shiny appearances. Soft gold is much more popular than hard gold among our customers. When in doubt, consult INTA Technologies Corp.