Tin plating & Tin alloys – Part TwoTin plating - Bright Acid Tin per Mil-T-10727 Tin plating is primarily used to facilitate solderability to base metals that have poor solderability.
Tin offers a ductile, bright finish which can serve as a low cost decorative finish. Bright acid tin’s ductility will help prevent galling of base metals in friction contact applications. Tin applies well to most base metals; will act as a stop-off barrier in nitriding high strength steels; has a bright appearance; and provides some corrosion resistance. Tin plating - corrosion propertiesFor indoor environments, tin provides anti-corrosion properties to copper and copper alloys, and ferrous metals. Note that tin is not an optimal choice for corrosion protection where outdoor environments are expected. Tin should be not less than 99.5% pure except where alloyed for special purposes. Tin plating - brightening systemProfessional Plating uses a proprietary brightening system that combines chemistry and process to insure a consistently bright finish. For a dull matte finish we recommend alkaline tin. Request more information about tin plating and other plating services. |