There are primarily three types of tin coatings used on tinplate: electrolytic tinplate (ETP), tin-free steel (TFS), and black plate. ETP is the most common and consists of a thin layer of pure tin electroplated onto the steel substrate, providing excellent corrosion resistance and food compatibility. TFS, on the other hand, is a steel substrate coated with a layer of chromium oxide or chromium oxide and polymer, offering comparable properties to ETP but without the use of tin. Lastly, black plate refers to uncoated steel that can be further processed or coated as per specific requirements.
There are primarily three types of tin coatings used on tinplate: electrolytic tinplate (ETP), tin-free steel (TFS), and blackplate.
There are primarily three types of tin coatings used on tinplate: electrolytic tinplate (ETP), black plate, and tin-free steel (TFS). ETP is the most common type and provides excellent corrosion resistance and solderability. Black plate is uncoated tinplate, often used for industrial applications or as a base for other coatings. TFS, on the other hand, replaces the tin coating with a thin layer of chromium or chromium oxide, offering similar corrosion resistance but without the use of tin.
