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[Home](https://mayeralloys.com) - Electric [![When and Where to Use Lead-Based Solder](https://info.mayeralloys.com/hs-fs/hubfs/511otjACe3L._SX342_.jpg?width=690&upsize=true&name=511otjACe3L._SX342_.jpg)](https://info.mayeralloys.com/blog/when-and-where-to-use-lead-based-solder) ## [When and Where to Use Lead-Based Solder](https://info.mayeralloys.com/blog/when-and-where-to-use-lead-based-solder) [May 23, 2018](https://info.mayeralloys.com/blog/when-and-where-to-use-lead-based-solder) [Mayer Alloys](https://info.mayeralloys.com/blog/author/mayer-alloys) *[Solder is a fusible metal alloy](https://info.mayeralloys.com/soldering-guide-for-industry)*used to create a permanent bond between metal work pieces. 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