[sdiy] Solder ( 60/40 vs 63/37 )

[Paul Perry]

Almost certainly you have 60/40, it is much more common, and cheaper.
The 63/37 has slightly more tin & has a sharper melting/freezing point.
everyone who has used it prefers it. I havn't used it myself. (my main
suppliers don't have it).

paul perry melbourne australia
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Arnold"
> I'm about to purchase new solder and I'm at a loss as to what I am
currently
> using.  I know its Kester rosin core.  .25 or under ( I can find that out
> with my calipers ) but I have no clue if its 60/40 or 63/37.  I have a
> feeling its 60/40... but...
> I'm assuming the real difference between the two is just the temperature
> range it stays liquid at with 60/40 being fairly slow to solidify ( 13
> degrees or so of working range? ).  So I'm guessing this is what I have.
> Unfortunatly the labels are long since worn off...
>