I've had good luck with the kester 62/36/2% silver stuff,
which is eutectic.
alanh_27

plain old 60-40...worked well for me
Hal Rosser

If you say so. That wasn't the question.


the silver stuff (I believe) melts at higher temperatures

No.
http://216.239.57.104/search?q=cache...+60-40-183-191


the silver stuff (I believe) melts at higher temperatures

No.
http://216.239.57.104/search?q=cache...+60-40-183-191


eutectic (if my memory serves) just means it's either solid or liquid
--and won't just 'soften' -- like ice and water

Yup--and that's important for good results.