Tin coatings in the wire industry

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Methods for applying tin coatings to steel and copper wire are discussed. The disadvantages of the hot-dip method are considered, and three alternatives to this method are discussed. These are aqueous immersion, electroplating, and immersion in fused salts. The electroplating method has been very successful, and several possible baths are mentioned.

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Methods for applying tin coatings to steel and copper wire are discussed. The disadvantages of the hot-dip method are considered, and three alternatives to this method are discussed. These are aqueous immersion, electroplating, and immersion in fused salts. The electroplating method has been very successful, and several possible baths are mentioned.

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Author(s)

Lowenheim, F.A., Metal & Thermit Corp., Hirschland, H.E.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products24(11): 1028-1032, 1068-1069 1949, Paper presented at WAI 19th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL USA

Year

1949