LME Grade Tin

LME (London Metal Exchange) Grade Tin is a high-purity tin metal with a minimum purity of 99.85%. It is a soft, silvery-white metal known for its excellent corrosion resistance, malleability, and electrical conductivity. With a melting point of 231.93°C and a boiling point of 2602°C, it is a versatile material used across various industries.

Key Physical Properties:

Applications & Industries:

  1. Solder Industry
    • Application: Tin is the primary component in solder alloys, particularly lead-free solders, used to join electronic components.
    • Industries: Electronics manufacturing, automotive electronics, and consumer devices.
  2. Electroplating
    • Application: Used for tin plating to enhance corrosion resistance and improve the appearance of various materials.
    • Industries: Food packaging (tin-plated cans), automotive parts, and electrical components.
  3. Foundries
    • Application: Alloying element in bronze, pewter, and other tin-based alloys for casting.
    • Industries: Construction (bronze structures), decorative arts, and industrial equipment.
  4. Battery Manufacturers
    • Application: Tin is increasingly used in lithium-ion batteries and other advanced energy storage systems to improve performance.
    • Industries: Renewable energy, electric vehicles, and portable electronics.
  5. Glass Manufacturing
    • Application: Tin acts as a molten bath in the float glass process to produce flat glass with uniform thickness.
    • Industries: Construction (windows and glass facades) and automotive glass.
  6. Chemical Industry
    • Application: Tin compounds, such as stannous chloride, are used as reducing agents and stabilizers in plastics.
    • Industries: Plastic manufacturing, coatings, and chemical production.
  7. Aerospace and Defence
    • Application: Tin is used in specialized alloys and coatings for resistance to extreme conditions.
    • Industries: Aerospace engineering, military hardware, and high-tech manufacturing.