Platinum Traditional Solders 1000C to 1700C

Traditional platinum solder for soldering platinum and palladium work at the bench, supplied in sheet form weighing approximately 1 DWT.

Traditional platinum solders have been formulated for generations, originating in response to a platinum shortage during World War II. With platinum scarce, palladium became the primary metal in these solders, as it was more affordable and readily available at the time. As a result, traditional platinum solders contain little to no platinum, relying instead on palladium, gold, silver, and sometimes nickel in their compositions.

Jewelers have long relied on these solders for good reason: they flow smoothly, are relatively easy to work with, and provide a reasonable color match to platinum. Over time, however, palladium and gold prices have risen considerably, reducing the cost advantage these formulas once held over modern platinum plumb solders. Despite this, traditional platinum solders retain one meaningful benefit: they are available in flow temperatures below 1300°C, giving jewelers access to lower-heat options not found in plumb formulations.

Features

• Available in eight flow points ranging from 1000°C–1700°C
• Flow temperatures below 1300°C available, not offered in platinum plumb solder formulas
• Flows smoothly and provides a reasonable color match to platinum
• Formulated with palladium, gold, silver, and in some cases nickel and platinum
• Sold in sheet form, approximately 1 DWT per sheet

Available Options

Compatibility

The high palladium content of these solders makes them compatible and easy to use with palladium work in addition to platinum.