Re: [Harp-L] Re: Phosphor bronze and silver solder

[Vern <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

The following is from the Radio Shack spec sheet:

Silver Solder
(640-0013)                 Specifications             Faxback Doc. # 38107

Formula: ........................................................ 62/36/2%

Melting Point: ............................................. 355 degrees C
                            (Metal 179-312 degrees C / Core 250 degrees C)

Size: ......................................................... 0.022 Inch

Weight (spool): .................................................. 1.5 oz.

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are
subject to change and improvement without notice.


(EB 2/24/97)

The formula refers to the lead/tin/silver content.

2% silver won't affect a reed. There is no reason to avoid lead but it won't do that either. 

Vern


On Dec 16, 2012, at 12:58 PM, Larry Sandy wrote:

> I found some Silver solder at Radio Shack that has a low melting point.
> 
> Lockjaw Larry
> Fixin' to Breathe Music tonight
> 
> 
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> From: "pneupco@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <pneupco@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 12:58 PM
> Subject: [Harp-L] Re: Phosphor bronze and silver solder
> 
> Silver solder has a higher melting point than lead/tin solder. That extra heat could affect the springiness (bad term, but that's all that I can think of) of the reed. 
> 
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