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Tin and Lead solder is the most common. The international trend is changing as the EU nations are moving toward non lead based solder.

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What does a solder do?

Removes solder from electronic components so that they can be removed from the circuit board


Application of tin and tin alloy in electronic industry?

Tin and tin alloys are commonly used in the electronic industry for soldering components onto circuit boards due to their low melting point and excellent conductivity. Tin is also used as a coating material for corrosion resistance in electronic connectors and leads. Tin-based alloys like solder containing lead, silver, or copper are also used extensively in electronic manufacturing processes.


A common cause of failure of electronic circuit boards is due to?

dry solder joints


Where can one get a replacement video circuit for an electronics kit?

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Soldering iron, solder, flux


What is the significance of the Sn-Ag phase diagram in understanding the behavior of solder alloys?

The Sn-Ag phase diagram is important for understanding how solder alloys behave because it shows the different phases that the alloy can exist in at different temperatures. This helps in predicting the properties and behavior of the solder alloy during the soldering process, such as melting point, solidification behavior, and the formation of different microstructures. By studying the phase diagram, engineers can optimize the composition of solder alloys for specific applications to ensure reliable and durable solder joints.


Do plumbers use solder?

Yes many types depending on application and lead free alloys as solder by definition means lead. Solder such as 40 - 60 50 -50 60- 40


What is soldering wire?

Solder is a group of metallic alloys that melts at a relatively low temperature and is generally used to connect other pieces of metal together. The low melting point makes it useful for some applications, especially electronic circuitry and some plumbing applications, though it should be noted that plumbing solder is a different alloy than electronic solder and plumbing solder has little or no lead to minimize lead exposure to the people who drink the water. Having described what solder IS, soldering wire is just that, its a wire that is made of solder. Solder wire is useful when working on electronic circuits since it allows the user to control how much will be put on an electronic connection. Solder wire comes in several sizes, as well as with or without a flux core. Flux is a material (usually either acidic or rosin) that encourages melted solder to flow onto other metals, usually copper, iron or brass. Other types of solder are available for use on materials such as aluminum, but solders should match the application to match the type of metals you are joining.


What do you use when making permanent electronic connections?

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What do you use making permanent electronic connections?

solder


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Why plumber's solder has a high lead content while solder used for securing electronic components has a eutectic composition?

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