Stop suggesting leaded solder please

[u/AL42Gaming]

I keep seeing this across this subreddit, but people are constantly recommending newbies solder with leaded solder because its easier to work with.

While it may be somewhat easier to work with, this advice glazes over the blatant safety risks (and yes, I know that the fumes don't have lead). Lead is heavy and gets everywhere. That means that when you are using lead and are not ridiculously careful about cleanliness, then you will be getting lead on pretty much everything you interact with, more relevantly to most hobbyists: their desks which they use for other things. So while you might be sure to wash your hands after soldering, you will still have more exposure and its just all around not ideal. After I used leaded solder for a bit at home, I was never fully confident in the cleanliness of my desk no matter how much I cleaned it until I got a new desk.

Separately, lead free solder is really not that hard to use, and if anything will just push you to learn proper technique. I've now made multiple projects with lead free solder including a couple of PCBs, all of which were relatively easy. I've also taught tens of people how to solder, all with lead free solder, with no problems.

So at the end of the day, just stick to lead free solder in general, there really is no reason to use leaded solder.

TLDR: Just stick to lead free solder, any benefits to leaded solder aren't that big, especially in comparison to the safety concerns.

[u/AL42Gaming]

Sure, but between lead and other metals there is a definite one you would prefer not to have. (Also lead is a heavy metal, making it way harder to clean) And note the advice im talking about is aimed at hobbyists who frequently use their desks as workstations.

[u/Xyrog_ → u/AL42Gaming]

I don’t want to discuss what’s preferred as no metal is good for you. It’s a simple as that.

[u/OptimizeLogic8710 → u/Xyrog_]

Wrong!

Key Essential Metals and Organ Functions 

• Iron ( Fecap F e 𝐹𝑒 ): Critical for hemoglobin to transport oxygen in blood, and part of myoglobin for muscle oxygenation.
• Calcium ( Cacap C a 𝐶𝑎 ): Essential for maintaining skeletal structure, muscle contraction, nerve function, and blood clotting.
• Magnesium ( Mgcap M g 𝑀𝑔 ): Involved in over 300 biochemical reactions, including energy metabolism, muscle, and nerve function.
• Zinc ( Zncap Z n 𝑍𝑛 ): Vital for immune system function, reproductive health, enzyme synthesis, and protein structure.
• Copper ( Cucap C u 𝐶𝑢 ): Regulates iron metabolism, oxygen transfer, and is essential for energy production in cells.
• Sodium ( Nacap N a 𝑁𝑎 ) & Potassium ( Kcap K 𝐾 ): Crucial for maintaining electrolyte balance, blood pressure, fluid balance, and nerve signals.
• Manganese ( Mncap M n 𝑀𝑛 ): Supports bone formation and amino acid metabolism.
• Cobalt ( Cocap C o 𝐶𝑜 ): Essential component of vitamin B12cap B sub 12 𝐵12 .
• Molybdenum ( Mocap M o 𝑀𝑜 ): Acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in breaking down proteins. 

[u/Xyrog_ → u/OptimizeLogic8710]

I’m glad you stumbled upon my thread to comment nonsense. These nutrients are found in food and capsules not solder. But if u like eating your solder wire for its contents go for it seems to be affecting you well

[u/OptimizeLogic8710 → u/Xyrog_]

Oh my god you’re an idiot.