Silver Brazing

About Silver Brazing

• Composition: Contains silver, copper, zinc, and sometimes cadmium, with silver content influencing melting point and performance.
• Melting Point: Lower than base metals, typically between 1100F (600C) and 1470F (800C).
• Strength: Forms strong, ductile, and corrosion-resistant joints, often stronger than the base metals themselves in some cases, say The Silver Institute.
• Process: Requires flux to remove oxides, uses heat from torches, furnaces, or induction, and relies on capillary action to draw the molten filler into the gap.
• Versatility: Joins ferrous (iron-based) and non-ferrous metals like steel, copper, nickel, and stainless steel, but not aluminum or magnesium. 

• HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
• Automotive & Aerospace Industries
• Electrical Power Distribution
• Tool Manufacturing (e.g., carbide tips)
• Dental Appliances (silver solder) 

• Cadmium-bearing: Offer good flow and lower temperatures but are being phased out due to toxicity.
• Cadmium-free: Environmentally safer alternatives, excellent for general use on most metals. 

• Joins dissimilar metals effectively.
• Produces leak-tight, durable, and aesthetically pleasing joints.
• Minimal distortion to base metals compared to welding.