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Can I melt tin with 15w solder?

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September 18, 2014 11:21:37 AM

Im going to buy a solder iron and I dont know If I should take 30w or 15w. Will 15watts be enough for melting tin?

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September 18, 2014 11:31:57 AM

As far as I know no soldering iron will melt pure tin. Solder itself is a blend of lead and tin ranging from 50/50 to 70/30. All depends on your application.
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September 18, 2014 11:32:06 AM

Pure tin? Ordinary solder is an allow of tin and lead because it melts below the melting point of either; it is a "eutectic."

Tin melts around 232 degrees Centigrade. 180 to 190 degrees Centigrade are common melting points for lead / tin solder; it can be as low as 90 degrees.

It also depends on how much tin you are trying to melt, and how thick the source wire (?) is. If it's any significant amount, more than just a pure-tin solder joint, use protective clothing.

Where you gonna get pure tin solder?
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