Solder
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-026044
1. A metallic compound used to seal the joints between pipes. Until recently, most solder contained 50 percent lead. The use of lead solder containing more than 0.2% lead is now prohibited for pipes carrying potable water.
2. Metallic compound used to seal joints between pipes. Until recently, most solder contained 50 percent lead. Use of solder containing more than 0.2 percent lead in pipes carrying drinking water is now prohibited.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-026044 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | General environmental |
| References | Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms; Terms of Environment |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ENV-026044",
"term": "Solder",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. A metallic compound used to seal the joints between pipes. Until recently, most solder contained 50 percent lead. The use of lead solder containing more than 0.2% lead is now prohibited for pipes carrying potable water.\n\n2. Metallic compound used to seal joints between pipes. Until recently, most solder contained 50 percent lead. Use of solder containing more than 0.2 percent lead in pipes carrying drinking water is now prohibited.",
"subject": "General environmental",
"references": [
"Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
"Terms of Environment"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/solder/"
}
Record 26,044 of 30,736 in Environment terminology (MLC-0121). Request the full dataset.