2 Apr
2002
2 Apr
'02
4:36 a.m.
From: "Allison"
<ajp166(a)bellatlantic.net>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Subject: Re: Soldering and other skills (was Re: QL-Quality (Was: ZX-81 Question))
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 08:40:54 -0500
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From: Chad Fernandez <fernande(a)internet1.net>
But the replacement for lead in plumber's solder is cadmium. And cadmium
is a pretty hazardous material itself.
carl
--
carl lowenstein marine physical lab u.c. san diego
clowenstein(a)ucsd.edu
How much lead does solder dor electronics contain?
I thought only
solder for pipes contained lead?
The best alloy is 63/37 63%lead 37% tin. Common variety is 60/40.
The lead is not a hazard by inhalation though some of the fluxes can be.
It is a contact hazard over time as it can be transfered from the skin
to lips and injested. Solution, wash hands after using.
Solder for pipes, by mandate has been below 5% lead for years, it
used to be mostly lead {90/10}.