When hard soldering, it's important to know the melting point of the metal you're working with. Use this chart to always make sure the flow point of the solder is lower than the melting point of your metal.
| Metal Type | Fahrenheit | Celsius |
| Pewter | 440 | 226 |
| Tin | 450 | 232 |
| Zinc | 786 | 418 |
| Aluminum | 1220 | 660 |
| 14Kt Gold | 1615 | 879 |
| Sterling Silver | 1640 | 893 |
| Brass | 1652-1724 | 900-940 |
| 18Kt Gold | 1700 | 926 |
| Fine Silver | 1760 | 960 |
| Bronze | 1825 | 996 |
| Gold (Pure) | 1948 | 1064 |
| Copper | 1983 | 1084 |
| Nickel | 2030 | 1110 |
| High Carbon Steel | 2500 | 1371 |
| Stainless Steel | 2550 | 1398 |
| Medium Carbon Steel | 2600 | 1426 |
| Low Carbon Steel | 2700 | 1482 |
| Platinum | 3221 | 1771 |
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