What is BS EN 610 – Tin and tin alloys about?

BS EN 610 is a European standard that discusses the ingot tin for tin alloys. The properties of tin make it ideal for use as a coating. Owing to the low melting point of tin, and because it readily alloys with most other metals, tin coatings can easily be produced by immersing a suitably prepared metal object in a bath of molten tin.

BS EN 610 specifies the requirements for the chemical composition, surface condition, sampling, analysis, inspection documentation and marking for five grades of ingot tin. The grades of tin included in BS EN 610 are those which are traded internationally.

Who is BS EN 610 – Tin and tin alloys for?

BS EN 610 on ingot tin for tin alloys applies to:

Manufacturer of tin alloy products
Quality testing personnel

Why should you use BS EN 610 – Tin and tin alloys?

The properties of tin make it ideal for use as a coating. Owing to the low melting point of tin, and because it readily alloys with most other metals, tin coatings can easily be produced by immersing a suitably prepared metal object in a bath of molten tin. Tin Ingots are the material obtained by smelting Tin Ore in a Furnace. Tin Ingots are used to make a wide variety of items such as Tin Tools, Tin Armor, Tin Shears and more.

BS EN 610 provides you with the requirements of ingot tins which includes:

Chemical composition
Shapes of ingots
Surface condition of ingots

These requirements help you in manufacturing good quality ingot tin from tin alloys. BS EN 610 provides you with comprehensive guidance useful throughout the process of production of ingot tin for tin alloys.

BS EN 610:1996

Tin and tin alloys. Ingot tin

Current, Under Review

Published:

15 Apr 1996