Just starting to play around with this stuff. I picked up a roll of 0.8mm Sn99.3 Cu0.7 solder on spec, and to my surprise it solders just fine on my WTCP iron with a '7' tip.
It just looks rather crappy when it solidifies- a bit like a cold solder joint. Still, not that bad.
Is the tin-bismuth alloy solder any better or worse?
Best regards, Spehro Pefhany
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I've been using a couple wire solders from AIM and Kester, with relatively decent results. I have more concerns with the flux than the solder, actually. Both of these are SAC305, so they have 3% silver, I think to help wetability.
I have been using some solder paste from England that is essentially SAC 405, and it is awesome. It looks like really NICE SnPb solder, mirror-bright. This is from Warton Metals, and I'm pretty sure they sell wire and bar as well as the paste.
Jon
Better in what way(s), Robert?
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Tin Silver is far better..can even get it at RatSh**.
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