ASTM B339-12
(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
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 and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
TABLE 1 Chemical Composition and Impurity Contents ElementComposition, - wt% Grade “A”Grade “B”Grade “A” for the Manufacture of Tinplate Ultra Pure
Grade Tin, min99.8599.8599.8599.95 Antimony, max0.040.015 0.04 0.005 Arsenic, max0.050.05 0.05 0.005 Bismuth, max 0.0300.030 0.030 0.015 Cadmium, max 0.0010.001 0.001 0.001 Copper, max0.040.04 0.04 0.005 Iron, max 0.0100.010 0.010 0.010 Lead, max0.050.5 0.010 0.001 Ni + Co, max0.010.01 0.01 0.010 Sulfur, max0.010.01 0.01 0.010 Zinc, max 0.0050.005 0.005 0.005 Silver, max0.010.01 0.01 0.010 Other impuritiesA 0.010 0.010
A Maximum per impurity not listed above.
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Designation:B339 −12
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.
1. Scope E88 Practice for Sampling Nonferrous Metals and Alloys in
Cast Form for Determination of Chemical Composition
1.1 This specification covers refined tin in pig form recov-
ered and cast from primary and secondary tin-bearing materi-
3. Terminology
als. One grade of tin metal is specified and is designated by the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
grade letter shown in Table 1.
3.1.1 pig, n—an oblong or square mass of metal that has
1.2 The percent values of tin contained are to be regarded as
been cast while still molten into a mold that gives the metal its
the standard.
particular shape.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4. Ordering Information
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
and are not considered standard.
the following information:
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1.2 Quantity in weight, metric tons or kilograms,
responsibility of the user of this standard to become familiar
4.1.3 Shape and size,
with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate
4.1.4 Method of manufacturing (Section 5),
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material
4.1.5 Chemistry (Section 6),
as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate
4.1.6 Product marking (Section 16), and
safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of
4.1.7 Packaging (Section 17).
regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Materials and Manufacture
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 The refined tin shall be produced from primary,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
secondary, or a combination of tin-bearing materials to obtain
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
the requirements of this specification.
Determine Conformance with Specifications
5.2 The refined metal for Grade A or B tin may be
E46 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Lead- and
3 manufactured by fire refining, vacuum refining, electrolytic or
Tin-Base Solder (Withdrawn 1994)
electrowinning refining methods, or a combination of these
E51 Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Tin Alloys by
3 methods.
the Powder Technique (Withdrawn 1983)
E57 Methods for ChemicalAnalysis ofWhite Metal Bearing
6. Chemical Composition
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Alloys (Withdrawn 1986)
6.1 The tin shall conform to the requirements as to chemical
composition prescribed in Table 1.
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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
7. Methods of Chemical Analysis
B02.02 on Refined Lead, Tin, Antimony, and Their Alloys.
7.1 An analysis of each lot shall be made by the supplier.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012. Published August 2012. Originally
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as B339 – 00 (2010).
The analysis shall be made from representative test samples
DOI: 10.1520/B0339-12.
obtained from the lot during pouring or from the final pig
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product. The chemical composition determined shall conform
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on to the requirements of Table 1.
the ASTM website.
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7.2 If a product analysis is desired by the purchaser, it shall
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www.astm.org. be made in the purchaser’s laboratory or elsewhere. Such
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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition and Impurity Contents
Composition, - wt%
Grade “A” for
Element
Ultra Pure
Grade “A” Grade “B” 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 0.005
Iron, max 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010
Lead, max 0.05 0.5 0.010 0.001
Ni+ Co, max 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.010
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Designation:B339–00(Reapproved2010) Designation: B339 – 12
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 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 and health practices, and
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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
0
E51 Method for Spectrographic Analysis of Tin Alloys by the Powder Technique
E57 Methods for Chemical Analysis of White Metal Bearing Alloys
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),
4.1.6 Product marking (Section 16), and
4.1.7 Packaging (Section 17).
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 The refined tin shall be produced from primary, secondary, or a combination of tin-bearing materials to obtain the
requirements of this specification.
5.2 The refined metal for GradeAor B tin may be manufactured by fire refining, vacuum refining, electrolytic or electrowinning
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB02onNonferrousMetalsandAlloysandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeB02.02onRefined
Lead, Tin, Antimony, and Their Alloys.
Current edition approved AprilMay 1, 2010.2012. Published April 2010.August 2012. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
B339 - 00 (20105). DOI: 10.1520/B0339-00R10. 10.1520/B0339-12.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition and Impurity Contents
Composition, - wt%
Grade “A” for
Element
Ultra Pure
Grade “A” Grade “B” the Manufacture
Grade
of Tinplate
Tin, min 99.85 99.85 99.95
Tin, min 99.85 99.85 99.85 99.95
Antimony, max 0.04 0.04 0.005
Antimony, max 0.04 0.015 0.04 0.005
Arsenic, max 0.05 0.05 0.005
Arsenic, max 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.005
Bismuth, max 0.030 0.030 0.015
Bismuth, max 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.015
Cadmium, max 0.001 0.001 0.001
Cadmium, max 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Copper, max 0.04 0.04 0.005
Copper, max 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.005
Iron, max 0.010 0.010 0.010
Iron, max 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.010
Lead, max 0.05 0.010 0.001
Lead, max 0.05 0.5 0.010 0.001
Ni+ Co, max 0.01 0.01 0.010
Ni+ Co, max 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.010
Sulfur, max 0.01 0.01 0.010
Sulfur, max 0.01
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