Material

Solder Type

Tension

Shear

R_m [psi]

R_ms [psi]

Low strength steels
(eg. 37 grade)

Tin solders

4 500 to 11 500

2 900 to 5 800

Solders from Cu alloys

29 000 to 50 000

14 500 to 32 000

Silver solders

32 000 to 58 000

17 500 to 36 000

Material

Solder Type

Tension

Shear

R_m [MPa]

R_ms [MPa]

Low strength steels
(eg. 37 grade)

Tin solders

30 to 80

20 to 40

Solders from Cu alloys

200 to 350

100 to 220

Silver solders

220 to 400

120 to 250