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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A solder that fuses at temperatures below 300 C (570 F). Soft solder is usually made with lead-tin alloys. They are typically used in electrical and plumbing applications to solder [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=brass brass] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=copper copper]. Lead-tin solders are not used to weld precious metals.
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A solder that fuses at temperatures below 300 C (570 F). Soft solder is usually made with lead-tin alloys. They are typically used in electrical and plumbing applications to solder [[brass|brass]] and [[copper|copper]]. Lead-tin solders are not used to weld precious metals.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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lead-tin solder; lead tin solder; soudure à l'étain (Fr.); Weichlot (Deut.); zacht soldeer (Ned.)
 
lead-tin solder; lead tin solder; soudure à l'étain (Fr.); Weichlot (Deut.); zacht soldeer (Ned.)
  
== Authority ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
 
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
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* David C. Scott, ''Metallography and Microstructure of Ancient and Historic Metals'', The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, 1991  Comment: usually melts between 130-180 C
 
* David C. Scott, ''Metallography and Microstructure of Ancient and Historic Metals'', The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, 1991  Comment: usually melts between 130-180 C
  
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "Soldering." Encyclopædia Britannica. 3 Sept. 2004  .
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "Soldering." Accessed 3 Sept. 2004  .
  
* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
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* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 12:48, 2 June 2022

Description

A solder that fuses at temperatures below 300 C (570 F). Soft solder is usually made with lead-tin alloys. They are typically used in electrical and plumbing applications to solder Brass and Copper. Lead-tin solders are not used to weld precious metals.

Synonyms and Related Terms

lead-tin solder; lead tin solder; soudure à l'étain (Fr.); Weichlot (Deut.); zacht soldeer (Ned.)

Resources and Citations

  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
  • David C. Scott, Metallography and Microstructure of Ancient and Historic Metals, The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, 1991 Comment: usually melts between 130-180 C