What does solder actually do in electronics?

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I understand that part of it is for structural support, but what else is it for?

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It’s a metal alloy that is easy to melt at relatively low temperatures but solidifies very quickly. It is loosely similar in concept to welding, but doesn’t require extreme conditions to actually melt. The key difference between soldering and welding is that welding is intended to be very strong whereas solder is meant to conduct electricity, join electronic circuits, and not much else. It’s easy to work with and can fill very small gaps.

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