Yes, that is very true, and putting it into the calculator as tin vs 92.5 pewter vs 95/5 solder gives pretty much the exact same output, as like you said it’s such a small percentage of the whole....
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Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Yes, that is very true, and putting it into the calculator as tin vs 92.5 pewter vs 95/5 solder gives pretty much the exact same output, as like you said it’s such a small percentage of the whole....
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
Thanks for looking and thanks for the great feedback! For figuring out what properties to put into the lead alloy excel mix calculator, do folks just use the “pewter” line which assumes 92.5% tin and...
Forum: Lead and Lead Alloys
I have read a good amount of this thread and just registered on the site, having referenced it and read quite a few things over the last couple years. I also happened to be out and about with the...
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