Solders

The table below summarizes most alloys commonly used is soldering applications. For additional information on commercially available alloys please visit EFD Soldering Group.

Furthermore should you choose to send in your sample parts for complimentary evaluation offered by LEISTER, we will help you identify the soldering alloy that suits your application the best. Equally so, if you have a preferred alloy, LEISTER will gladly use it to solder your sample parts and give our feedback and recommendations.

Alloy Melting Temperature RemarksLead Free
Sn63/Pb37
SN62/Pb36/Ag2
183°C
189°C
Standard Solders No
Sn48/In52 118°C Low melting solder No
Sn40/Pb60 238°C High melting solder No
Sn/Zn/Bi 189-199°C   Yes
Sn/Ag/Bi 210-217°C Bi: 3-5% Ag: 2-4% cracking; Fillet lifting Yes
Sn58Bi 138°C Temperature Resistance 150-175°C Yes
Sn/Ag/Cu 217-222°C Best compromise to replace Sn/Pb Yes
Sn3.8Ag0.7Cu 217°C Recommended by European IDEALS Yes