Question

The composition of silver solder is
1. silver, copper, zinc
2. silver, tin, zinc, nickel
3. silver, nickel
4. silver, copper, nickel

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : silver, copper, zinc

Explanation:

• Soldering is the process by which metallic materials are joined with the help of another liquified metal (solder)
• Soldering can be classed as soft soldering and hard soldering.
• The process of joining metals using tin-lead solders which melt below 420°C is known as soft soldering
• The process of joining metals using hard solders consisting of copper, zinc, cadmium and silver which melt above 600° is known as hard soldering
• The eutectic alloy of tin-lead solder is a mixture of 63% tin and 37% lead. 63/37 solder melts at 183°C
• The composition of silver solder is silver, copper, zinc.