This desoldering braid comes as a 1.5 m length made from copper or copper alloy with 2.0% flux content. It is available in diameters of 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 3.5 mm, and has a melting point of about 536 °F. It is intended for repair and solder removal work.