[BC] the solder I'm using

[Ron Youvan]

David Reaves wrote:

> percentage of two or more metals that yields the lowest melting temperature

"Eutectic alloys melt at a single temperature. Non-eutectic alloys have markedly different solidus 
and liquidus temperature, and within that range they exist as a paste of solid particles in a melt 
of the lower-melting phase. The pasty state causes some problems during handling; it can however be 
exploited as it allows molding of the solder during cooling, e.g. for ensuring watertight joint of 
pipes, resulting in a so called wiped joint."

   From:   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder

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Ron KA4INM