FAQ

Soldering materials (Cerasolzer series, Ceraribbon)

• Is it possible to get the MSDS for Cerasolzer?

  We can send the MSDS by email. Feel free to contact us in that regard.(Japanese or English only)

• How long is Cerasolzer?

  The length differs depending on the product code, its weight and thickness.For instance, the same 150g of solder translates to 2275 cm of #186, and 1769 cm of #297.Feel free to contact us directly and ask for more details.

• What’s the shape of Cerasolzer?

  It’s usually a coil, but it can also be a stick or a ribbon, or other atypical shape – feel free to inquire about more details.

• What to the numbers in Cerasolzer product code stand for?

  They indicate the melting point. For instance, #186 has its melting point at 186 degrees Celsius, #217 – at 217 Celsius, etc.

• What constitues Cerasolzer?

  Cerasolze Eco consists of Sn-Zn, In, Sb and Al.

• What types of materials can I bond while using Cerasolzer and Sunbonder?

  Glass, ceramics, nitrides, carbides, tungsten, molybdenum – almost all materials previously deemed unsolderable,
  as long as there’s a thin oxidized layer on their surface.

• Can I use a solder other than Cerasolzer with my Sunbonder?

  Yes, although that would limit your soldering capabilities to standard, soft materials, such as copper, gold etc.

• Why does Cerasolzer stick on glass?

  Typical solder creates an alloy with the substrate after it’s been heated up to a temperature over its melting point.
  As opposed to that, Cerasolzer (Cerasolzer/Cerasolzer Eco) contains metal that react easily with oxygen,
  and creates a bond with the oxidized layer on the surface of the substrate.

• What’s the difference between Cerasolzer and typical kinds of solder?

  As opposed to a standard soldering technique that creates diffusion bond (alloying) with the substrate,Cerasolzer contains easily oxidated metals which connect to the oxidized surface of the substrate.That’s why it’s a perfect choice for soldering on glass, ceramics, and other materials that weren’t considered easily solderable until now. “Glass soldering mechanism with Cerasolzer”

• What’s the product line-up for Cerasolzer series?

  Basically, we have two main product lines: Cerazolder, which uses lead, and a Pb free Cerasolzer Eco.Among those, models #186, #224, #246, #297 (Cerasolzer), #155, #182 and #217 (Cerasolze Eco) are available. (The numbers indicate melting point in each models.) For details,