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What is solder made of?

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Solder that is made of 60% tin and 40% lead. 60/40 is the most commonly used type of solder for hand soldering. Solder that is made of 63% tin and 37% lead. 63/37 solder is also known as eutectic solder and is often preferred because it goes directly from a solid to liquid state when melted.

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