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Acid Core Solder

Acid core solder is a highly active inorganic acid type of flux (zinc chloride free) for general purpose soldering applications where a flux cored solder wire is desirable.  Rapid soldering can be accomplished on all common metals except aluminum and manganese.  Acid core solder is particularly useful for soldering excessively oxidized metals. Canfield utilzes a unique vacuum extrusion process in our core wire production that virtually eliminates voids thus improving your production times.

Please be advised that acid core solder is NOT recommended for electrical or electronic soldering applications due to the corrosive nature of the residue.

Acid Core wire is available in most tin/lead alloys as well as lead-free alloys.

Used in OEM/Industrial applications as well as radiator repair and roofing.

Flux residue is hygroscopic and corrosive.  The work should be allowed to cool undisturbed until the solder solidifies.  The flux residue is then removed with a hot water rinse. For more thorough cleaning requirements, rinse with a 2-10% solution of neutralizer followed by a hot water rinse.

50% Tin / 50% Lead

A general purpose solder used in the soldering of copper and copper alloys and/or ferrous based alloys.  This alloy offers satisfactory corrosion resistance properties and is generally used where temperature requirements are critical.

Physical Properties:

 

  • Color: Gray/Silver
  • Melting Range: 361° - 421° F (solid to liquid)
  • Brinell Hardness: 14HV
  • Shear Strength: 5200 psi
  • Tensile Strength: 6000 psi

 

60% Tin / 40% Lead

60% Tin/40% Lead is a general purpose solder used in the soldering of copper and copper alloys and/or ferrous based alloys. 

Physical Properties:

 

  • Color: Gray/Silver
  • Melting Range: 361° - 376° F (solid to liquid)
  • Tensile Strength: 6400 psi
  • Specific Gravity: 8.51%
  • Density: .3068

 

Pure Tin

Tin is not easily oxidized in air and is used to coat other metals to prevent corrosion. Used where lead-free solders are required.

Physical Properties:

 

  • Solder Alloy Composition: 100 Sn (weight %)
  • Melting Temperature: 231.9° C / 449.4° C                                                            
  • Density: 729 Mg m¯³
  • Brinell Hardness: 51 MPa
  • CAS Registry Number: 7440-31-5

 

Bar solders are available in 1 # bars, ½# bars and ¼# capping/meter bars.
Acid core is available in most alloys and available on 1# and 5# spools.