The NASA Tin Whisker (and Other Metal Whisker) Homepage is the definitive publically accessible website for information regarding the phenomenon known as metal whiskers.
The Metal Whisker Photo Gallery contains examples of parts and related hardware that have grown metal whiskers. This photo gallery is by no means a complete archive of the types of parts that have been known to whisker, but instead contains only those part types for which NASA GSFC has been able to obtain permission to share photographic evidence. The growth of whiskers is NOT unique to a specific part type but rather is related to the materials and processes used to plate the components as well as the subsequent environment/handling conditions to which the parts are exposed. As such, users are urged to exercise caution when selecting components that are plated with materials and processes that are prone to whisker formation.
The Tin and Other Metal Whisker Anecdotes portion of the NASA Goddard Metal Whisker Website is intended to collect Whisker Anecdotes where more "formal" publicity of the item is either unavailable or "unwanted" by the individuals/organizations experiencing the problems. Attempts have been made to gather and report the information in as detailed a manner as possible while protecting the sensitivity/anonymity of the parties involved.
