philg Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 I've had some Antex solder lying around for ages, and now I'm "upgrading" to a temperature controlled iron, it would be good to know its melting point! BUT the reel doesn't have ANY identifying reference numbers, nor catalog numbers from whoever I bought it from All I have is the metal content - Sn97/Ag2.5/Cu0.5 and it's 0.8mm diameter Is this enough information for someone to identify it (Google hasn't been much help) or determine the melting point? Please?? MUCH appreciated Phil G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimboBrit Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 About 220C but you will need to set the iron temp higher to get it flowing readily Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Just now, LimboBrit said: About 220C but you will need to set the iron temp higher to get it flowing readily Great! Thanks for the really speedy response Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 I don't see Pb. I have tried lead free solder but find it quite useless in that it won't flow readily. Maybe I'm doing something wrong but I have built numerous brass/NS kits with solder (145C and 188C) for kitbuilding. My iron is set at 350C. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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