Does anyone know for reals? Is it like leaded gasoline; the more you use it, the less it seems to matter? /s

  • ooterness@lemmy.world
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    14 days ago

    Lead-based solder is preferred for high-reliability electronics (space, nuclear, military, etc.) because it’s easier to rework, easier to verify by visual inspection, and it’s not vulnerable to tin whiskers.