soft solder with cadmium
[sɔft ˈsoʊldər wɪð ˈkædmiəm]
nounpl: soft solders with cadmium
solda mole com cádmio
1. A low-melting-point solder alloy containing cadmium as one of its constituent metals, typically used in electronics and metalwork for joining components at relatively low temperatures
The technician used soft solder with cadmium to connect the copper wires in the vintage radio circuit.
O técnico usou solda mole com cádmio para conectar os fios de cobre no circuito do rádio antigo.
2. A fusible metal alloy composition that includes cadmium and other metals (often tin, lead, or bismuth), melting below 350°C, used primarily in electrical assembly and repair work
Modern safety regulations have restricted the use of soft solder with cadmium due to toxicity concerns.
As regulamentações modernas de segurança restringiram o uso de solda mole com cádmio devido a preocupações com toxicidade.
Soft solder with cadmium was widely used in electronics manufacturing and repair throughout the 20th century in both Brazil and the USA. However, its use has been increasingly restricted or banned due to environmental and health hazards associated with cadmium toxicity. In modern technical contexts, lead-free solders have become the preferred alternative, reflecting contemporary occupational safety standards and environmental protection regulations in both countries.
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