| Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Tin | ASTM B-545 | |
| Class | Minimum Thickness | Application |
| A | 2.5 um (100 u") | Mild service conditions. |
| B | 5.0 um (200 u") | Mild service conditions. Facilitates soldering. |
| C | 8.0 um (320 u") 10 um for Steel substrates |
Moderate , usually indoor, exposure conditions. Retention of solderability. |
| D | 15 um ( 600 u") 20 um for Steel substrates |
Severe service. Exposure to dampness and mild corrosion from moderate environments. |
| E | 30 um ( 1200 u") | Very severe service conditions including elevated temperatures where metal diffusion process is accelerated. |
| F | 1.5 um ( 60 u") | Similar to Class A. Short term contact applications |