[Elecraft] KESTER "SOLID" wire solder

[Greg Beat]

Kester's Part Number System:

xx-xxxx-xxxx
14-7150-

14-6337  Sn 63  Pb 37

14-6040  Sn 60  Pb 40
14-7150 -- The 7150 is likely a reference number for the Sn62 Pb 36 Ag 02 
(silver alloy mix)

"14" - One Pound Roll of Solid Wire
http://www.kester.com/en-us/products/prodcat_detail.aspx?pid=46#part

Kester's Solid Wire solder, WITHOUT FLUX CORE, is manufactured using virgin 
metals and strict quality control standards. Conforming to ANSI/J-STD-006 
and ASTM B32

> Made by Kester !
> Date of Man.   is      July 02
> Part #             14-7150
> SN62PB36AG02
> Diameter is    .015


Sales Manager:
Kester
Mike Nagel
Vice President of Distributor Sales
800 West Thorndale Avenue
Itasca, IL 60143
USA
Fax: (704) 875-3183
Phone: (704) 544-9616
mnagel at kester.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "F5UL" <f5ul at orange.fr>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 1:22 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] What is this stuff??


> That is :
>
> Tin 62%
> Lead 36%
> Silver 2%
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> Si it's safe for radio!
>
> F5UL - Robert DROGOUL
> Ref-Union - ARRL - EPC # 1952
> K2 4498 - SSB - KPA100 - KAT100
>
> Jerry wrorte :
> Hey gang:
>
> A friend drop off some solder he didn't need.     I'm having trouble 
> identifying it so figured I would ask you.
> Made by Kester !
> Date of Man.   is      July 02
> Part #             14-7150
> SN62PB36AG02
> Diameter is    .015
> I can't find anything on the internet.    Is this stuff safe to use for 
> radio ??
> Just curious
> Thanks and 73             Jerry    N0JRN
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