Keep solders in a sealed tiny container. Do not cut up in small tiny pieces. Roll as thin as possible
Light sand paper before use, wipe clean with alcohol or acid
Ensure the item being soldered is also clean
Gentle heat when starting the soldering process and increase heat slowly

A controlled (oxygen free) environment is needed to be able to alloy this combination

Beware – these may not always be 95% purity – some countries work with 80% & 85% purity platinum

To be cleaned regularly. A small particle of carbon can cause contamination.
Using the incorrect crucible can also cause contamination

Caused if too much heat is applied when soldering – the solder line hence becomes porous and absorbs the cleaning solution

Solution: Degrease again, steam, clean and re-plate

Anneal the solder

Hard solder to be used on the shank or thicker parts
Easy & Medium solder to be used on thinner parts

Fuse the shank so no solder is required

Pour almost to exact size. Roll to almost exact height – do not anneal
Anneal just before correct height then roll to spec

Too much heat is being applied and is burning out the zinc

Mask & gloves MUST be worn when working with this
The longer it is left on the metal the darker the mark and deeper it will penetrate the metal