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Lead is toxic to humans (causes brain damage) thus when using a solder to join copper water pipes it is best not to use a solder containing lead as this will get into the water passing through the pipes and slowly poison the user of this water.
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Is solder conductive?
A Conductor, SOLDER IS NOT AN INSULATOR. The most common types of solder are made of tin and lead. Another type is silver solder. All of the materials used are metals and are good conductors of both heat and electricity. If you solder something you would notice if you ever held a wire (without protection) while applying solder to it your finger would probably receive a burn (speaking from experience).
Can silver solder be used on 14k white gold?
Yes, silver solder can be used on any color of gold---however, the joint will be white and will tarnish more rapidly.
The two most commonly used metals in solder are?
tin and lead
Special property of solder?
Solder has a relatively low melting point, and it wets many different metals allowing it to be used to join (solder) them together. It is also fairly resistant to corrosion when the correct solder alloy is applied to the work. We see a lot of solder used in electrical and electrical applications, so it's a fairly good electrical conductor.
Can 10K gold be used as a solder to repair 18K jewelry?
No, I think it is can't.
What is solder used in?
solder is use for to make jewles
Are solder joints mechanically too weak?
Depends on the solder used. If silver solder is used it is actually stronger than the pipe itself.
What is a soldering gun used for?
Shooting solder at a special solder shooting range
What flux and what solder is used to solder boat propellers?
The majority of boat props are aluminum. You can't solder it, it has to be welded or heli arced.
What is a solder sucker used for?
To remove melted solder, either as clean-up from a poor solder job, or in preparation for removing a component.
When was solder made?
The first solder was made and used sometime before 4000 BC.
Which type of solder must be used when installing lines on a WH?
Only non acidic core and non resin core solder may be used. 2mm to 4mm solid solder is recommended.
What is used to help solder stick to metal?
Flux cleans the metal and helps the solder stick.
What is a solder reel?
A reel of solder used for joining electrical circuits together on circuit boards. Solder is made of a mixture of tin and lead and sometimes has has flux (a form of acid) in the core of the solder to ensure a clean surface for the solder to flow into.
Can pure brass be soldered using plumbing solder?
Solder can be used on any grade of brass or copper.
What type of solder is used in electronics and why?
lead.
Why plumber's solder has a high lead content while solder used for securing electronic components has a eutectic composition?
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