Solder is an alloy of:

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  1. Tin and silver
  2. Copper and tin
  3. Tin and lead
  4. Lead and copper

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Option 3 : Tin and lead
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The correct answer is Tin and lead.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Sn and Pb

  • Electrical solder is an alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb).
  • Tin-Lead solder is the largest single group and the most widely used of soldering alloys.
  • Soldering is a process in which two or more metal items are joined together by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint.
  • The filler metal has a relatively low melting point.
  • A solder is a fusible metal alloy with a melting point or melting range of 90 to 450°C.
  • The solder is melted in the process of soldering to join metallic surfaces.
  • It is especially useful in electronics and plumbing.
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