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RE: Gold toxic to silver?

One problem with using gold-containing wire (or other gold parts) is that the gold can poison any solder joints and make them unreliable long term. I understand that NASA won't accept any gold or gold plated items that need soldering.

Also see this
http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayFulltext?type=1&fid=326392&jid=MAM&volumeId=11&issueId=S02&aid=326391


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