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What does the tin ingot quality assurance (QA) procedure include?

2025 10/30

 How much is the tin price today?

Today's price of tin ingots exported from China
Product Name Specification
price
Increase/Decrease unit Way
Tin ingots 99.95%min 284000-286000 1000 Yuan/ton Factory price
 

 What does the tin ingot quality assurance (QA) procedure include?

Tin Ingot Quality Assurance (QA) Protocols​

To maintain ​​high purity & consistency​​, manufacturers follow ​​strict QA measures​​:

​A. Raw Material Control​

  • ​High-grade tin concentrate (Sn ≥ 70%)​​ or ​​recycled tin​​ (tested for impurities).
  • ​Impurity limits (Pb < 0.01%, Bi < 0.05%, As < 0.01%)​​.

​B. Refining & Casting Process​

  • ​Electrolytic refining (for ultra-high purity Sn ≥ 99.99%)​​.
  • ​Inert atmosphere casting (to prevent oxidation)​​.
  • ​Controlled cooling (slow solidification for uniform structure)​​.

​C. In-Process Inspections​

  • ​Spectrometer checks during melting​​.
  • ​Visual inspection for dross, cracks, and discoloration​​.

​D. Final Quality Checks​

  • ​Lab testing (chemical & physical properties)​​.
  • ​Third-party certification (SGS, Intertek, etc.)​​.
  • ​Documentation (MTC, test reports, traceability records)​​.
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