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So, I had this roll of solder for ever to the point that the original spool and label is long gone and I forgot what it was, hope you guys could point me in the right direction.
I believe is silver based since it turns dark after prolonged intraoral exposure, low enough melting point for a butane torch and it sticks to pretty much any alloy I've ever tried on. Guess it came on a 1/2 lb spool (20ga) for ortho and/or cast partial repairs ? Any ideas ?
 
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So, I had this roll of solder for ever to the point that the original spool and label is long gone and I forgot what it was, hope you guys could point me in the right direction.
I believe is silver based since it turns dark after prolonged intraoral exposure, low enough melting point for a butane torch and it sticks to pretty much any alloy I've ever tried on. Guess it came on a 1/2 lb spool (20ga) for ortho and/or cast partial repairs ? Any ideas ?
Did you get it from your Uncle Vito the plumber?
 
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So, I had this roll of solder for ever to the point that the original spool and label is long gone and I forgot what it was, hope you guys could point me in the right direction.
I believe is silver based since it turns dark after prolonged intraoral exposure, low enough melting point for a butane torch and it sticks to pretty much any alloy I've ever tried on. Guess it came on a 1/2 lb spool (20ga) for ortho and/or cast partial repairs ? Any ideas ?

Probably silver solder for ortho appliances. Try Great Lakes Ortho or someone similar, if this is what you want to use on a permanent restoration. Personally, I would use something designed not to tarnish/corrode over time in the mouth.
 
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Probably silver solder for ortho appliances. Try Great Lakes Ortho or someone similar, if this is what you want to use on a permanent restoration. Personally, I would use something designed not to tarnish/corrode over time in the mouth.

Thanks, I'll give 'em a call...it's not for dental purposes tho...
 
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