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Copper melts 1981 deg F Brazing alloys flow @ 900 -1,200 BTU all one has t do is pay attention to the flux if applicable

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What are the differences between brazing and soldering when it comes to joining copper pipes?

Brazing and soldering are both methods used to join copper pipes, but they differ in the temperatures at which they are performed. Brazing involves higher temperatures and the use of a filler metal with a melting point above 840F, while soldering is done at lower temperatures using a filler metal with a melting point below 840F. Brazing creates a stronger bond than soldering, making it more suitable for high-pressure applications.


Why must you preheat copper before brazing?

You usually do not braze copper, you solder it. If you were to use brazing rod on copper, the copper would have very close to the same melting point as the brazing rod. This makes it difficult to do. As far as preheating the copper, it needs to be hot enough for the brazing to flow.


What are the differences between copper pipe brazing and soldering?

Copper pipe brazing involves melting a filler metal with a higher melting point than solder, creating a stronger bond. Soldering uses a lower melting point filler metal, creating a less strong bond. Brazing requires higher temperatures and is typically used for larger pipes or high-pressure systems, while soldering is used for smaller pipes or low-pressure systems.


Is spelter magnetic?

No, spelter is not magnetic. Spelter is simply a synonym for zinc and is similar to copper or brass as well.


What two metals make up Spelter?

Composition of Spelter is - Copper- 90%, Zinc- 10%


What is brazing rod made out of?

Brazing rods are typically made from a variety of metal alloys, most commonly composed of copper, silver, and zinc. The specific composition can vary depending on the application, but these materials are chosen for their ability to create strong joints at high temperatures without melting the base metals. Some brazing rods may also include additives like phosphorus to enhance flow and bonding properties.


Which brazing rod do you use when brazing copper to brass?

You should use solder, not brazing. Brazing is used to join iron or steel products together.


A flux is applied during a brazing operation primarily to?

When Brazing copper to copper flux is normally not needed When brazing steel or copper based alloys then the flux is used to help the wetting action (Better flow of the brazing alloy) and to prevent oxidation A typical rod would be Union Carbide 25 M or check out the AWS booklet


Is copper hard to weld?

You braze copper with a copper brazing rod. It does require a certain amount of skill and practice.


Does copper II sulphate have a high melting point?

The melting point of CuSO4.5H2O is 152 0C.


Is there any difference in sweating or braising cooper pipe?

yes there is brazing is done w silver alloy Brazing has a tensile strenght of 87,000 PSI and soldering around 16,000 Brazing filler metals require a melting point of 1,100 DEG Fsoldering around 600 Def F Using the correct type of brazing rod they are self fluxing on copper alloys and thus great for Oxygen and other medical gases and HVAC work


Which two metals are an alloy of latten?

Almost any metals can make an alloy.It is easiest if the metals have similar melting temperatures.