Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Chemical Lead vs Corroding Lead
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy · grade comparison
Solder & Low-Melting Alloy Chemical Lead and Corroding Lead are both solder & low-melting alloy grades. Chemical Lead is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 17 MPa (2.47 ksi) against 13 MPa (1.89 ksi) for Corroding Lead, about 31% more. Chemical Lead is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 35% for Corroding Lead. On the shop floor, Chemical Lead welds better (very good vs good).
Chemical LeadChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Chemical Lead vs Corroding Lead: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all solder & low-melting alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all solder & low-melting alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 14 GPa2 Msi · Shear Modulus 5.6 GPa0.81 Msi · Yield Strength (0.2% offset) 6 MPa0.87 ksi · Shear Strength 13 MPa1.9 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 3 MPa0.44 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 5 HB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 11.34 g/cm³0.41 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 327°C621 °F · Liquidus Temperature 328°C622 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 129 J/kg·K0.03 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 23 J/g10 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 100°C212 °F · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 55 / 100 · Formability (cold) 95 / 100 · Castability 90 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 1 kN·m/kg · Specific Stiffness (E / density) 1.2 MN·m/kg · Modulus of Resilience 1 kJ/m³ · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 1
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every solder & low-melting alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Chemical Lead | Corroding Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$ Standard |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Chemical Lead vs Corroding Lead — frequently asked
Is Chemical Lead stronger than Corroding Lead?
Yes. Chemical Lead has a typical tensile strength of 17 MPa (2.47 ksi) against 13 MPa (1.89 ksi) for Corroding Lead — about 31% more.
Which is cheaper, Chemical Lead or Corroding Lead?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$, standard); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, Chemical Lead or Corroding Lead?
Chemical Lead. Its weldability rates very good (75/100) against good (60/100) for Corroding Lead.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Chemical Lead and Corroding Lead side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.