What is BS 1468 - Tin anodes and tin salts for electroplating about?
Tin anodes are used most often in plating and electroplating situations given their excellent non-toxic and corrosion resistant properties.
BS 1468 is a British Standard that discusses tin anodes and tin salts for electroplating. The main objective of BS 1468 is to provide best industry specifications for tin anodes and tin salts for electroplating to achieve adequate corrosion protection of the metal substrates.
BS 1468 is a British Standard that specifies requirements for tin anodes, stannous sulphate, sodium stannate, and potassium stannate for electroplating.
Who is BS 1468 - Tin anodes and tin salts for electroplating for?
BS 1468 on tin anodes and tin salts for electroplating 
- Metallic coating manufacturers
- Manufacturers of machines and equipment
- Product design engineers
- Companies providing electroplating solutions
- Mechanical and chemical engineers
- Industries including but not limited to aerospace, food manufacturing, medical, military and defence
Why should you use BS 1468 - Tin anodes and tin salts for electroplating?
Electroplating using tin anodes consists of immersing the tin anodes and the metal portion that will be coated in an electrolyte solution. The main purpose of using tin
BS 1468 provides you with physical form, chemical composition, permissible impurity levels, along with the packing, sampling requirements for tin anodes, stannous sulphate, sodium stannate and potassium stannate for electroplating.
Adopting the requirements of BS 1468 can ensure the metal substrates to be coated exhibit adequate corrosion and friction resistance amidst improved electrical and thermal conductivity.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of metallic equipment and components, complying with BS 1468 for the right tin anodes for electroplating can help enhance the service-life of your products.
