Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Tin-Lead Alloy ASTM B-579  
     
Tin-Lead Alloy Coatings on Steel
     
Composition    
Element Weight, %  
Tin (Sn) 50 to 70  
Lead (Pb) remainder  
     
Service Condition Classification Number Minimum thickness, um
SC4a Fe/SnPb 30 30
SC3a Fe/SnPb 20 20
SC2 Fe/SnPb 10 10
SC1 Fe/SnPb 5 5
SC1 Fe/SnPb 5fb 5
     
     
a: an undercoat of 2.5 um copper is recommended
b: flow brightened