Stained Glass Solder 50/50 Vs 60/40

December 24, 2023 Post a Comment

Stained glass solder 50/50 vs 60/40

The 60:40 solder is best suited for copper-foiled work because it stays liquid for a long time when cooling and can produce smoother and shinier beads. The 50:50 solder is a compromise if you cannot buy 40:60 solder. It is not as good as 60:40 solder for copper-foiled work because it does not stay liquid for as long.

What size solder do you use for stained glass?

50/50 solder is most often used for soldering lead came. You can use 60/40 but you have to work quicker or turn the heat of the iron down. Flux. Tallow, liquid or paste will all work.

What type of solder is best for stained glass?

There are 3 basic types of solder used in stained glass. 50/50: 50% Tin/50% Lead - This is most commonly used in box and lamp assembly. 60/40: 60% Tin/40% Lead - This is most commonly used in lead and copper foil assembly. 63/37: 63% Tin/40% Lead - This is most commonly used for decorative soldering.

What is 50 50 solder generally used for?

50/50 is a general purpose solder used in applications involving soldering of copper and copper alloys and/or ferrous base alloys. This alloy offers satisfactory corrosion resistance properties. This alloy should not be used in soldering of potable water systems due to its high lead content.

When did they stop using 50/50 solder?

According to regulations January 4, 2014 marked the date when, nationwide you could no longer use leaded solder on plumbing pipes. Since that date has come and gone we would hope nobody is still using leaded wire.

Is lead-free solder better for stained glass?

Not only is leaded solder harmful to the environment, but it can potentially cause some health risks. Therefore, any stained glass project that is handled, such as kaleidoscopes, jewelry, jewelry gift boxes or any giftware should be made with lead- free solder.

How do you choose solder size?

Wire for plumbing will be much thicker, 2mm in diameter or higher. Electronics solder wire will be thinner, from 1.5mm down to 1/2mm, or even less. Match the diameter to the size of the connectors and contacts you are soldering. If the diameter of the wire solder is too small, you will be going through too much solder.

What size solder should I use?

For work that involves surface mounted devices, I prefer 0.5 mm diameter solder. For leaded parts and connectors, I use 0.7 mm diameter solder. For most electronics work, solder in the range of 0.4 - 1.0 mm in diameter will work well.

How do you get smooth solder on stained glass?

I'm going to sink my iron into the surface. I hold it there until it gives way. And I just dab it.

Do you need flux to solder stained glass?

The best flux for stained glass is a gel flux that has a thick enough liquid to wet and shine the solder seams when you hand-solder copper sheet metal or copper foil between the stained glass pieces. You also want to choose a flux that won't stain the copper before you have a chance to wipe it clean when soldering.

How many watts should my soldering iron be for stained glass?

If you like soldering stain glass projects you will need an even higher level of heat with your solder iron. You will want to aim for a iron that reaches watts of 80 to 100.

What temperature should my soldering iron be for stained glass?

Those who are quicker have their stained glass soldering temperature set at 410C but if you solder more slowly you need to reduce the temperature to 360C. 360C is a good temperature for starters as it gives you more time.

Why do we need to apply 60 40 soldering lead?

60/40 solder is made of 60% tin and 40% lead. It has a melting point of around 190°C, depending on the exact composition. Iron tip temperatures of at least 300°C are recommended. It is also very soft, meaning that cracks do not form so readily if the joint moves during cooling.

What's the difference between 50/50 solder and 95 5 solder?

The 50-50 tin-lead solder is suitable for moderate pressures and temperatures. For higher pressures, or where greater joint strength is required, 95-5 tin-antimony solder and alloys E and HB can be used.

Is 60w good for soldering?

An unregulated 60 watt iron is good for for very high speed work, especially on large connections. Even a 45 watt iron can be too hot for PC board work, but with a little care it makes clean connections quickly. 30 is actually quite useful and relatively maintenance free if good enough quality.

Why is soldering becoming illegal?

In 1986 Congress Amended the Safe Drinking Water Act, prohibiting the use of pipes, solder or flux that were not “lead free” in public water systems or plumbing in facilities providing water for human consumption.

Is a 50 still legal?

Yes you can still currently use paper £50 notes. The paper and polymer £50 notes are both in circulation and are considered legal tender at present.

Are the old 50 legal tender?

When do paper £50 notes come out of circulation? Paper £50 notes will no longer be accepted as legal tender from Friday 30 September, 2022.

What is the difference between 50 50 and 60 solder?

Most solders melt at a higher temperature than they freeze at, the difference between these figures is called the "pasty range" The pasty range of 60/40 solder is smaller than that of 50/50, giving the user a smoother bead.