Tin (Sn)
Tin is used in foundries to improve corrosion resistance, enhance alloy strength, and promote pearlite formation in iron and bronze castings, resulting in stronger, more durable components.
Iron Applications – Tin is an effective promoter of pearlite formation in both gray and ductile iron, enhancing strength and wear resistance.
Non-Ferrous Applications – In brass and bronze alloys, Tin increases durability and improves resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for demanding environments.
Tin (Sn) – High-Purity Metal for Iron and Non-Ferrous Foundry Applications
Tin is a soft, malleable metal widely utilized in the foundry industry as an alloying element that improves casting properties, enhances corrosion resistance, and refines microstructure. Available in high-purity ingots and granulated forms, Tin is a reliable choice for both iron and non-ferrous foundry applications.
In iron foundries, Tin is commonly used in small additions to promote pearlite formation in gray and ductile iron, improving hardness and strength without compromising machinability. It plays a role in refining graphite morphology and controlling matrix structure, particularly in specialized cast iron grades where dimensional stability and wear resistance are critical. Tin’s influence on the microstructure also helps reduce chilling tendencies in thin-section castings.
In non-ferrous applications, Tin is a primary alloying element in a wide range of bronze, babbitt, and bearing metals. It enhances fluidity during casting, provides excellent corrosion resistance, and contributes to the development of strong, wear-resistant alloys used in marine, plumbing, and bearing applications. Its compatibility with copper and other metals makes it essential in the production of phosphor bronze and other high-performance copper alloys.
Carpenter Brothers offers Tin (Sn) in multiple sizes and packing. Contact us for availability.
Tin (Sn) Products
Tin is used in foundries to improve corrosion resistance, enhance alloy strength, and promote pearlite formation in iron and bronze castings, resulting in stronger, more durable components.
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Carpenter Brothers, Inc. is the leading supplier of equipment, consumables, and technical expertise for the metal casting industry. Founded in 1917, by Everett and Milton Carpenter, the brothers were able to use their unique foundry experiences to solve the problem of the day: a reliable sand source. They got their foot in the door by selling natural bonded molding sand, which was mined by hand, loaded into horse-drawn carts, and then delivered to customers. Not only did they sell the sand, but their technical expertise was readily available for all customers, big or small, to help manufacture the best castings. After surviving The Great Depression, Carpenter Brothers, Inc. slowly increased the number of products it distributed and expanded its sales territory into what it is today.
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