The tin plating process is used
extensively to protect both ferrous and nonferrous surfaces.
Tin is a useful metal for the food processing industry since
it is non-toxic, ductile and corrosion resistant. The
excellent ductility of tin allows a tin coated base metal
sheet to be formed into a variety of shapes without damage
to the surface tin layer. It provides sacrificial protection
for copper, nickel and other non-ferrous metals, but not for
steel.
Tin is also widely used in the electronics
industry because of its ability to protect the base metal
from oxidation thus preserving its solderability.
