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Does the substantially lower density of lead-free solder compared to tin-lead alloys have any advantages?

April 26, 2017advantages alloys density Lead-Free lower solder substantially tin-lead

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Does the substantially lower density of lead-free solder compared to tin-lead alloys have any advantages?

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The specific gravity, or density in g/cc, of Sn63Pb37 or Sn63Pb36Ag02, the most standard lead-based alloys, is about 8.4. The specific gravity of the lead-free alloys, being mostly tin, is about 7.3, so the same volume of solder would be about 15% less weight for the lead-free solder.