ZhenAn Tin ingot Specification
|
ITEM |
Sn99.90 |
Sn99.95 |
Sn99.99 |
|
Sn |
99.90 |
99.95 |
99.99 |
|
As |
0.008 |
0.003 |
0.0005 |
|
Fe |
0.007 |
0.004 |
0.002 |
|
Cu |
0.008 |
0.004 |
0.0005 |
|
Pb |
0.032 |
0.020 |
0.0035 |
|
Bi |
0.015 |
0.006 |
0.0025 |
|
Sb |
0.020 |
0.014 |
0.0015 |
|
Cd |
0.0008 |
0.0005 |
0.0003 |
|
Zn |
0.001 |
0.0008 |
0.0003 |
|
Al |
0.001 |
0.0008 |
0.0005 |
|
S |
0.0005 |
0.0005 |
0.0003 |
|
Ag |
0.005 |
0.0001 |
0.0001 |
|
Ni+Co |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.0006 |
What is tin ingot used for?
Tin ingots are versatile and serve multiple industrial, commercial, and technological purposes. One of their primary uses is in soldering, where tin is alloyed with lead (or increasingly, lead-free alternatives like tin-silver-copper) to create a low-melting-point metal alloy used to bond electronic components, plumbing pipes, and automotive parts. Tin ingots also play a key role in metal plating, particularly for coating steel to produce "tinplate," which is widely used in food packaging (e.g., tin cans) due to its ability to prevent corrosion and preserve food quality. Additionally, tin is a critical component in bronze alloys (tin mixed with copper), enhancing durability and machinability for tools, machinery, and art. High-purity tin ingots (often exceeding 99.9% purity) are used in specialized applications such as semiconductor manufacturing, where ultra-clean metals are required for circuit boards and advanced electronics. Other uses include the production of tin chemicals (e.g., tin oxides for ceramics or catalysts) and as a component in fusion alloys for nuclear energy applications.
