GeneralG0B10

Which of the following is a danger from lead-tin solder?

A
Answer
Electrical and RF safety
Type
A
Lead can contaminate food if hands are not washed carefully after handling the solder
B
High voltages can cause lead-tin solder to disintegrate suddenly
C
Tin in the solder can “cold flow,” causing shorts in the circuit
D
RF energy can convert the lead into a poisonous gas

Answer Notes

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can easily transfer from the surface of solder to your hands, and subsequently to your food, drinks, or directly to your mouth. Ingesting lead over time accumulates in the body and causes severe neurological and physical health issues. Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water after a soldering session is a simple and highly effective way to prevent this dangerous contamination. Lead-tin solder does not mysteriously disintegrate under high voltages, nor does RF energy convert the lead into a poisonous gas. While soldering does produce fumes, those fumes are from vaporizing flux, not the lead itself, which does not boil at standard soldering iron temperatures.
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