Hardness

Given appropriate processing (no pore formation) the strength of the solder joint is higher than that of the base material (for non and low alloyed sheets).

Forms of soldering joints: butt weld, fillet weld, lap joint flange

Soldering positions: PA - When position PB - Horizontal - Vertical position PD - Horizontal - overhead position PF - Vertical position PG - drop position zinc fever Metal vapor

Metal fume fever: several hours after inhalation of (zinc oxide) metal smoke mainly of zinc and its alloys of febrile seizure (up to 40 ° C; »Brass malaria") with fatigue, joint and muscle pain, cough, chills, sweating; after a few hours rest. This leads to habituation or to increased sensitivity; Permanent damage has not been observed.