Abstract: A low temperature, lead-free, cadmium-free solder for joining metals, primarily copper tube or brass pipe and fittings. The solder composition, being free of lead and other known toxic metals, has a composition range of 0.5-4.0% antimony, 0.5-4.0% zinc, 0.1-3.0% silver, 0.1-2.0% copper and 86.8-98.8% tin, is especially adaptable for plumbing applications where solder joints are exposed to potable water.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 21, 1986
Date of Patent:
September 22, 1987
Assignee:
J. W. Harris Company
Inventors:
Richard E. Ballentine, Robert M. Henson