{"product_id":"54-162","title":"54.162 = Charcoal Solder Block 4-1\/2'' x 3''","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis chemically prepared charcoal block will glow under a flame and reflect heat back onto the work.  It is easily punctured to hold work in place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharcoal solder blocks are very useful in the soldering process:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey don't absorb much heat.  Instead they reflect it back helping to heat up pieces on it much faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey create a reducing atmosphere that consumes the oxygen around the piece being soldered.  This helps to prevent fire scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are soft enough to have pins pushed into them for holding pieces in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir surfaces can be sanded down if they get too worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf they are broken, the pieces can still be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few drawbacks too:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can crack or break after heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can keep burning after the soldering is done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can be messy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can give off fumes, so use in a ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey get used up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate size: 4-1\/2\" x 3\" x 1-1\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROBET FILE CO. OF AMERICA, INC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51103444828445,"sku":"54-162","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/1044\/0733\/files\/54162-l1.jpg?v=1774900044","url":"https:\/\/fdjtool.com\/products\/54-162","provider":"FDJtool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}