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Soft solder

Scope note

Lead alloy solder with tin, having a melting range usually between 130 and 180 degrees Celsius, with an upper limit of around 300 degrees Celsius; usually not used in soldering precious metal.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000242127

Broader Terms used

solder

Narrower Terms used

fine solder

Term used for

solder, soft

Created

13yrs ago

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