Thread: Type of Solder?
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Unread 01-30-2012, 07:00 PM   #8
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BTW,
the lug and lower rib were also attached originally with tin/lead solder. The lower lug on these old guns sometimes comes loose and requires resoldering.

At room temperature, 60/40 lead tin solder is approximately 50% stronger in tensile strength to TIX solder.
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