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Discolored Tin

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hotdipper

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Dec 10, 2004
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I am coating copper continuously by dipping in a molten SnAg alloy. The finished product has a tendency to turn a brass color when exposed to hight heat and hunidity. Does any one know of a way to prevent this oxidation from occurring?
 
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You would need to use a sealant to prevent it. I don't remember exactly, but I believe that some trace elements in your bath will also effect the tinting.

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Corrosion, every where, all the time.
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A sealant would be unacceptable in this application. I would be interested in info on trace additives. Could you possibly steer me towards a source of data?
 
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