ASTM B339-19
(Specification)Standard Specification for Pig Tin
Standard Specification for Pig Tin
ABSTRACT
This specification covers refined tin in pig form recovered and cast from primary and secondary tin bearing materials. One grade of tin metal is specified and is designated as Grade A. The refined tin shall be produced from primary, secondary, or a combination of tin-bearing materials to obtain the requirements of this specification, and may be manufactured by fire refining, vacuum refining, electrolytic or electrowinning refining methods, or a combination of these methods. The metal shall conform to the chemical composition requirements prescribed for tin, antimony, arsenic, bismuth, cadmium, copper, iron, lead, nickel, sulfur, zinc, silver, and other impurities. All tin of Grade A produced and cast at one time shall constitute a lot for chemical analysis. Sampling for chemical analysis shall be one of the following methods: (1) sampling from the lot during casting, and (2) sampling from the solidified cast pig product by sawing, drilling, or melting. The methods of sampling cast pig product are illustrated. If product analysis is desired, it may be made by methods including, but not limited to, wet chemical or spectrographic techniques.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
11.1 For the purpose of determining compliance with the specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in Table 1, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded as indicated in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers refined tin in pig form recovered and cast from primary and secondary tin-bearing materials. One grade of tin metal is specified and is designated by the grade letter shown in Table 1.
1.2 The percent values of tin contained are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:B339 −19
Standard Specification for
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Pig Tin
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B339; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
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1. Scope Tin-Base Solder (Withdrawn 1994)
E51 Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Tin Alloys by
1.1 This specification covers refined tin in pig form recov-
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the Powder Technique (Withdrawn 1983)
ered and cast from primary and secondary tin-bearing materi-
E57 Methods for ChemicalAnalysis ofWhite Metal Bearing
als. One grade of tin metal is specified and is designated by the
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Alloys (Withdrawn 1986)
grade letter shown in Table 1.
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in
1.2 The percent values of tin contained are to be regarded as
Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
the standard.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 3. Terminology
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1.1 pig, n—an oblong or square mass of metal that has
and are not considered standard.
been cast while still molten into a mold that gives the metal its
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
particular shape.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
4. Ordering Information
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material
the following information:
as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
safety, health, and environmental practices, and determine the
4.1.2 Quantity in weight, metric tons or kilograms,
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1.3 Shape and size,
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1.4 Method of manufacturing (Section 5),
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1.5 Chemistry (Section 6) including grade,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.6 Product marking (Section 16), and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.1.7 Packaging (Section 17).
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 The refined tin shall be produced from primary,
2. Referenced Documents
secondary, or a combination of tin-bearing materials to obtain
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
the requirements of this specification.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
5.2 The refined metal for Grade A or B tin may be
Determine Conformance with Specifications
manufactured by fire refining, vacuum refining, electrolytic or
E46 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Lead- and
electrowinning refining methods, or a combination of these
methods.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on
6. Chemical Composition
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B02.02 on Refined Lead, Tin, Antimony, and Their Alloys.
6.1 The tin shall conform to the requirements as to chemical
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2019. Published November 2019. Originally
composition prescribed in Table 1.
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as B339 – 12. DOI:
10.1520/B0339-19.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition and Impurity Contents
Composition, - wt%
Grade “A” for
Element
Ultra Pure
Grade “A” Grade “A” low Sb the Manufacture
Grade
of Tinplate
Tin, min 99.85 99.85 99.85 99.95
Antimony, max 0.04 0.015 0.04 0.005
Arsenic, max 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.005
Bismuth, max 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.015
Cadmium, max 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Copper, max 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.00
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: B339 − 12 B339 − 19
Standard Specification for
1
Pig Tin
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B339; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers refined tin in pig form recovered and cast from primary and secondary tin-bearing materials. One
grade of tin metal is specified and is designated by the grade letter shown in Table 1.
1.2 The percent values of tin contained are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and
healthenvironmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
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E46 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Lead- and Tin-Base Solder (Withdrawn 1994)
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E51 Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Tin Alloys by the Powder Technique (Withdrawn 1983)
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E57 Methods for Chemical Analysis of White Metal Bearing Alloys (Withdrawn 1986)
E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 pig, n—an oblong or square mass of metal that has been cast while still molten into a mold that gives the metal its
particular shape.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
4.1.2 Quantity in weight, metric tons or kilograms,
4.1.3 Shape and size,
4.1.4 Method of manufacturing (Section 5),
4.1.5 Chemistry (Section 6),) including grade,
4.1.6 Product marking (Section 16), and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B02.02 on Refined
Lead, Tin, Antimony, and Their Alloys.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2019. Published August 2012November 2019. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 20102012
as B339 – 00 (2010).B339 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/B0339-12.10.1520/B0339-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition and Impurity Contents
Composition, - wt%
Grade “A” for
Element
Grade “B”“A” low Ultra Pure
Grade “A” the Manufacture
Sb Grade
of Tinplate
Tin, min 99.85 99.85 99.85 99.95
Antimony, max 0.04 0.015 0.04 0.005
Arsenic, max 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.005
Bismuth, max 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.015
Cadmium, max 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Copper, max 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.005
Iron, max 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010
Lead, max 0.05 0.5 0.010 0.001
Lead, max 0.05 0.05 0.010 0.001
Ni + Co, max 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.010
Sulfur, max 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.010
Zinc, max 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005
Silver, max 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.010
A
Other impurities 0.010 0.010
A
Maximum per impurity not listed abo
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