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What should we pay attention to when welding silver wire and copper wire?

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Because silver and copper are two different metals, their physical and chemical properties differ. Here are the steps and considerations for a basic silver wire to copper wire interconnection:

 

Preparation Phase:

Cleaning: Make sure the connections between the silver wire and the copper wire are clean and free of oil, oxides or other impurities. This helps ensure the strength and conductivity of the weld.
Choose the right soldering material: Since silver and copper have different melting points, you need to choose the right soldering wire and flux. Commonly used soldering materials include silver-containing soldering wire or specialized silver-copper soldering alloys.
Prepare tools: Prepare necessary tools such as soldering iron, soldering station, flux, and welding wire.

Welding process:

Preheat: Use a soldering iron to preheat the connection between the silver and copper wires to remove any moisture or oxides that may be present.
Fluxing: Apply an appropriate amount of flux to the connection part to help the soldering material flow and blend better.
Welding: Place the selected welding wire on the connection part and use an electric soldering iron to heat the welding wire and the connection part until the welding wire melts and flows into the connection. During the soldering process, make sure that the soldering wire completely covers the connection part and avoid excessive heating that may cause damage to the silver or copper wires.
Cooling: After welding is completed, allow the connected parts to cool naturally. Avoid rapid cooling that can cause cracks or stress in welding joints.

Precautions:

Soldering temperature: Since silver and copper have different melting points, the soldering temperature needs to be controlled. Excessively high temperatures may cause the silver wire to melt or the copper wire to become damaged.
Welding time: The welding time should not be too long to avoid overheating of the welding point or the generation of excessive oxides.
Welding location: Try to place the welding point in a location that is not easily affected by mechanical stress or vibration to ensure the reliability of the welding.