David Nebenzahl wrote:
On 4/17/2009 7:20 AM Ian Bell spake thus:

Sandi wrote:

Is it real "tin" that's used?

No, it is usually tin/lead alloy, better known as solder.

Not any more (post-RoHS). (Solder, yes, but not lead.)




Fortunately I stocked up on the real stuff before they banned it ;-)

Cheers

Ian