lead-based solder
[/led-beɪst ˈsɑːldər/]
nounpl: lead-based solders
solda à base de chumbo
1. A metal alloy containing lead used to join electrical components and metal surfaces by melting and solidifying, typically containing 60-63% tin and 37-40% lead
Lead-based solder was commonly used in electronics manufacturing before environmental regulations restricted its use.
A solda à base de chumbo era comumente usada na fabricação de eletrônicos antes das regulamentações ambientais restringirem seu uso.
2. A joining material used in plumbing and electrical work that contains lead as a primary component
Many older homes contain lead-based solder in their plumbing systems.
Muitas casas antigas contêm solda à base de chumbo em seus sistemas de encanamento.
Lead-based solder was largely phased out in the European Union (2006) and the United States due to environmental and health concerns. In Brazil, restrictions followed through RoHS directives. The term is now primarily used in historical contexts or when discussing older equipment, remediation, and health hazard assessments.
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