TIPS FOR SOLDERING ARGENTIUM

One customer inquired she might use a soldering iron instead of a torch. 

Torch soldering is the recommended form of soldering Argentium. Soldering Argentium should be done at the same temperatures as regular sterling silver. If you want a color match than you’ll need to use the Argentium Solders.  Click here to order:
http://www.gsgold.com/cart/search_result.asp?CATEGORY=SOL_AR


One thing to note though is that Argentium can become very brittle at high temperatures, so watch for color changes.  Click here for more information.   http://www.gsgold.com/argentium-sterling-silver.htm

 After hand soldering, it is best to wait a minute or two before moving the pieces. Also, if the soldering is being done by hand, Argentium does not glow as brightly as regular sterling silver when heated. If the soldering person is heating to get the same glow as regular sterling silver, this might create a problem and brittleness could occur.

We suggest that you try less heat and solder just to the point the solder flows as well as letting the pieces cool without being disturbed.