what type of metal is soldering wire?
2007-07-09 17:31:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is a combination of lead, tin, and antimony. Some solder also has a flux core made of resin or acid.
2007-07-09 17:34:05 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the use; electrical solder is usualy about 63% tin; the rest lead with a rosin-based flux. Lately, they have been trying to eliminate lead from electrical products by switching over to a tin/silver/copper alloy solder. Plumbing solder is now mostly tin with a few % other metals. The old plumbing solder was about 50/50 lead/tin. You can still get the lead solder if you want it. Its used for stained glass windows, copper roof work etc.
2007-07-10 00:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is used with a soldering iron is lead and some other combination, If used with a welding machine if can be iron ,steel etc.
2007-07-10 00:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by luckyseven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If youre thinking you can solder over that hole in your steel pipe you cant! Replace the pipe!
2007-07-10 01:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by Tripping Billies 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the label, it contains no lead anymore. :-})
2007-07-10 00:37:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋