NOTE: Gold and other precious metals have EXTREMELY HIGH melt temperatures, much much higher than a home soldering iron. These are 3" length sections of 14kt solder wire for jewelry fabrication; cadmium-free; 22 gauge, 0.6mm 0.025" size; plumb 14kt gold purity, 585; 1 specified buys one 3" length of solder wire, 3 buys 3-3" sections, etc. Description This 14-karat plumb yellow gold easy 22-gauge wire solder.
FOR EXPERIENCED GOLDSMITHS: 14k solder " extra-easy" density, 3 inch long wire;
22 gauge, 0.6mm 0.025" size
Solidus temperature : 1,246°F (674°C), Liquidus temperature : 1,295°F (702°C)
14k purity; for jewelry fabrication, teaching, jewelers, goldsmiths; SOLDERING IRONS DO NOT MELT REAL GOLD SOLDER, NOR REAL SILVER SOLDER.
BEGINNERS SHOULD HAVE ADEQUATE LIVE INSTRUCTION. A JEWELRY TORCH IS FUELED BY CLEAN FUELS SUCH AS BUTANE, PROPANE, MAPP GAS, OR A MIXTURE OF PROPANE AND OXYGEN.