Pb/Sn solder

[ˈsoʊdər / ˈsɒdə]
nounpl: Pb/Sn solders
solda de chumbo e estanho / solda Pb/Sn
1. An alloy composed of lead (Pb) and tin (Sn) used to join metallic surfaces together, typically in electronic and plumbing applications
The technician used Pb/Sn solder to repair the circuit board connection.
O técnico usou solda Pb/Sn para reparar a conexão na placa de circuito.
2. A metallic paste or wire containing lead and tin that melts at relatively low temperatures for joining components
Pb/Sn solder with a 60/40 ratio is commonly used in electronics manufacturing.
A solda Pb/Sn com proporção 60/40 é comumente usada na fabricação de eletrônicos.
Pb/Sn solder has been largely phased out in the European Union and Brazil due to environmental and health regulations promoting lead-free alternatives. However, it remains standard in many developing countries and legacy electronics repair. In the USA, its use is declining but still permitted in non-consumer applications. Knowledge of this solder type is important for technicians working with older electronic equipment or in countries with less stringent environmental regulations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lead-tin soldertraditional solderleaded solderconventional solder
Antonyms / Antônimos
lead-free solderPb-free solderRoHS solder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
solda Pb/Sn
technical term used in electronics and manufacturing industries
São Paulo
solda de chumbo e estanho
more formal and descriptive term in industrial contexts
Portugal
solda de chumbo e estanho
standard technical terminology; less common due to EU restrictions on lead-containing products
USA/Technical English
Pb/Sn solder or lead-tin solder
widely used in legacy systems and non-RoHS applications

Related Words

fluxsoldering ironmelting pointjointtinleadalloyreflow soldering

Related Idioms & Phrases

to solder a joint
soldering point
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