{"id":355,"date":"2024-09-06T11:30:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T15:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/lsoprogram\/?page_id=355"},"modified":"2024-09-06T11:30:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T15:30:16","slug":"soldering-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/lsoprogram\/soldering-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Soldering Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Labs often make their own electronics, or repair electronics using soldering.&nbsp; Soldering is the process of making electronic connections using a low melting point metal alloy called solder that is melted and applied to metal parts.&nbsp; Soldering employs an iron to melt the solder, and the iron can reach up to 480 degrees Celsius.&nbsp; Thus, never touch the iron, and hold elements that need to be heated with tweezers or clamps.&nbsp; Always return the iron to the stand when not in use, and never put it down on the workbench.&nbsp; Ensure the soldering workplace is clear of anything flammable and electrical cords, to prevent a fire.&nbsp; Make sure your soldering station is on a fire resistant surface and a well ventilated location.&nbsp; When soldering is finished, turn off and unplug the soldering iron.&nbsp; If the iron has any visible damage to the body, cable, or plug, do not use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several types of solder used, and they have different safety hazards associated with them.&nbsp; This will address broad safety hazards for all, but check the MSDS for each solder and the chemical hygiene plan for more specific information.&nbsp; Solder can \u201cspit\u201d when heated, so wear eye protection and fire resistant clothing or a lab coat that covers the skin while soldering.&nbsp; Use rosin and lead free solder whenever possible.&nbsp; However, there are some cases where those types of solder are necessary.&nbsp; If that is the case, use a HEPA air filter or solder in a fume hood.&nbsp; Ensure that fume hoods and HEPA filters are tested annually and found to be in proper working order.&nbsp; Collect solder wasted in a lidded tin that is properly labeled with the type of solder being used.&nbsp; Replace the lid of the tin when not in use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Labs often make their own electronics, or repair electronics using soldering.&nbsp; Soldering is the process of making electronic connections using a low melting point metal alloy called solder that is melted and applied to metal parts.&nbsp; Soldering employs an iron to melt the solder, and the iron can reach up to 480 degrees Celsius.&nbsp; Thus, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4815,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-355","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/lsoprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/355","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/lsoprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/lsoprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/lsoprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4815"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/lsoprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=355"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/lsoprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/355\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":356,"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/lsoprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/355\/revisions\/356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/lsoprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=355"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}