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Gold solder is made by alloying pure gold with other metals to lower its melting point and improve its workability. Common metals used in gold solder include silver, copper, and zinc. The specific ratio of these metals varies depending on the desired color and melting temperature of the solder. Once the alloy is created, it can be formed into thin sheets or wires for use in jewelry making and metalwork.
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Can silver solder be used on 14k white gold?
Yes, silver solder can be used on any color of gold---however, the joint will be white and will tarnish more rapidly.
What is solder used in?
solder is use for to make jewles
Can you solder plated silver?
I say you can as long as you use good quality and compatible solder. The initial annealing process should be low heat as well as the actulal repair etc. Since most plating is gold to silver use same karet gold solder. If it is silver plated make sure the alloy or base metal does not melt. Silver can be tricky. I know from experience not to use tin based solder.
Can gold be welded?
YES. Seeing gold can be melted it can be welded also. As welding is the melting of two types of similar metals to be joined to make one. I bet it is more common to braze or solder it.
Can 10K gold be used as a solder to repair 18K jewelry?
No, 10K gold cannot be used as solder to repair 18K jewelry because they have different gold compositions. It is best to use solder that is of the same or higher karat than the jewelry being repaired to ensure a proper bond and avoid discoloration or weakening of the piece.
Why is using much solder problematic with fine jewelry?
use the smallest amount of solder necessary to make a good joint.
What kind of solder to use on gold plated jewelry?
Flux is used to solder gold plated jewelry. Flux can be used on other metals as well. All metals should be cleaned, and chemical free before soldering.
What elements make up solder?
silver and lead
What metal alloy do tin and lead make?
Solder
What has the author P A Ainsworth written?
P. A. Ainsworth has written: 'Soft soldering gold coated surfaces' -- subject(s): Gold, Solder and soldering
Can you melt gold with a soldering pot?
No, a soldering pot is typically used for melting solder, which is a lower melting point metal alloy. Gold has a much higher melting point than solder and would require a higher temperature source, like a furnace or torch, to melt.
What is rosin core?
Rosin core is a type of solder that incorporates a rosin that is used for a flux. The rosin is in a central core of the solder and when the solder melts the rosin cleans the metal of oxides to make a strong and clean connection.
