U.D.C.: 669.14.018.

26:669415 October 1978

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1 SCOPE 7 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMEN TS
7.1 Dimensions of sheet
2 DEFIN ITION S 7.2 Thickness
2.1 Tinplate 7.3 Outofsquare tolerance
2.2 Differentially coated tinplate 7.4 Camber tolerance
2.3 Surface finish 7.5 Other geometrical features
2.4 Passivation treatment
2.5 Oiling 8 SAMPLING AN D TESTIN G

2.6 Blackplate 8.1 N umber of bulk packages

2.7 Consignment 8.2 N umber of sheets to be inspected and/or tested

from each bulk package
8.3 Position of test specimens
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3 CON DITION S OF MANUFACTURE AN D
UTILIZATION 8.4 Determination of tin coating mass and

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5.1 General
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mass combination for differentially coated electro
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6 TEMPER CLASSIFICATION S C Rockwell HR 30 T' Test.

1 SCOPE

1.1 Noie: This EURONORM does not apply to tinplate

This EURONORM applies to cold reduced tinplate
sheet and to cold reduced blackplate sheet in thicknesses
from 015 mm up to and including 049 mm, and of a
size which does not exceed 1 100 mm X 1 050 mm.
or blackplate in coils, or to double reduced tinplate, or
to material described commercially as tinned sheets or
steel sheets, or to TFS (electrolytic chromium coated
steel).

1.2
It also applies when the surface of the above products
has been treated, lacquered or printed.

Only the last edition of the EURONORMS quoted is valid

Copyright by the Standardization Offices of the European Communities' Member States

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2 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this EURONORM, the following definitions apply:
2.1 Tinplate
Tinplate is cold reduced low carbon mild steel sheet
coated on both faces with tin applied either by dipping
in molten tin or by electro-deposition.
Tinplate produced by dipping in molten tin is called
hot-dipped tinplate; that produced by electro-deposition
is called electrolytic tinplate.
2.2 Differentially coated tinplate
Differentially coated tinplate is electrolytic tinplate, one
surface of which carries a heavier nominal tin coating
than the other.
2.3 Surface finish
There are four recognized commercial finishes for
electrolytic tinplate, viz. bright, stone, matt and silver
the base steel surfaces of which are achieved by the use of
work rolls of controlled surface textures during the final
stages of temper rolling.
bright finish a lustrous surface provided by a
flow-brightened tin coating on smooth finish base
steel;
stone finish a bright surface provided by a flow-
brightened tin coating on a base steel finish
characterized by a directional pattern;
3 CONDITIONS OF MANUFACTURE AND UTILIZATION
3.1
The methods of manufacture of tinplate and blackplate
are the province of the producer.
3.2
The tin used for the coating shall have a purity of not
less than 99-75%.
3.3
The methods of using tinplate and blackplate are the
province of the consumer.
The consumer's order requirements shall be consistent
with the end use of the product.
3.4
At the time it is made available by the producer and
under normal conditions of storage and transport,
tinplate and blackplate are acceptable for surface
matt finish a low reflectivity surface provided by
an unmelted coating generally on a shot blast finish
base steel (see 3.4);
silver finish a surface provided by a flow-
brightened tin coating on a highly roughened shot
blast finish base steel (see 3.4).
2.4 Passivation treatment
A chemical or electrochemical treatment applied to the
surface of electrolytic tinplate to produce a surface of
improved resistance to oxidation and of improved
suitability for lacquering and printing. The usual
procedure is cathodic treatment in a solution of sodium
dichromate (see also 3.4).
2.5 Oiling
Normally the surface of electrolytic tinplate has applied
to it a very thin coating of suitable oil which is
approved for use in food packaging.
2.6 Blackplate
Blackplate is cold-reduced low carbon mild steel sheet
not tinned, oiled or otherwise treated.
2.7 Consignment
A consignment is the quantity of tinplate or blackplate
sheets of the same dimensions and quality made avail-
able for despatch at the same time.
treatments such as established lacquering and printing
operations. Appropriate grades and tempers are also
suitable for shaping operations such as stamping,
drawing, folding, beading and bending, and assembly
work such as joint forming, soldering (bright and stone
finish tinplates only) and welding.
Note 1: When ordering tinplate and blackplate it is
recommended that the purpose for which the tinplate
or blackplate is intented should be stated. When he so
requires, the consumer should indicate to the producer
the direction of rolling required.
Noie 2: It is recommended that the consumer should
be informed of any alterations in methods of production
which will significantly affect the properties of the
purchased product. Similarly, the consumer should
inform the producer of any modifications in his fabri-
cation methods which will significantly affect the way
in which the purchased product is used.

4 MATERIAL GRADING
4.1 Hot-dipped tinplate
Grades of hot-dipped tinplate hall be specified as
follows:
4.1.1 Hot-dipped tinplate, first grade or primes
Tinplate which at the time of despatch is free from
defects readily visible to the unaided eye. In normal
conditions of storage and use it shall be suitable for
established lacquering and printing over the entire
surface of the sheet.
4.1.2 Hot-dipped tinplate, second grade or seconds
Tinplate which at the time of despatch has visible
imperfections of moderate magnitude or frequency.
Suitability for established lacquering and printing over
the entire surface of the sheet is not assured.
4.1.3 Hot-dipped tinplate, standard grade
Tinplate which is inspected during processing and from
which material not of first or second grade is rejected.
The accepted material, however, is not segregated into
first and second grades.
Note: Third grade hot-dipped tinplate (available in
certain countries) is material which does not meet the
requirements for first grade or second grade tinplate
and for which the conditions for supply shall be agreed
between the manufacturer and the consumer.
4.2 Electrolytic tinplate
Grades of electrolytic tinplate shall be specified as
follows:
4.2.1 Electrolytic tinplate, standard grade
Standard grade electrolytic tinplate represents the
normal production of lines employing the usual inspec
tion and classification procedures. In normal conditions
5 COATING MASSES
5.1 General
Tin coating masses shall be expressed in terms of grams
per square metre g/m2.
The average value of the coating masses of the samples
selected and tested in accordance with Clause 8 shall
not be lower than the appropriate minimum average
coating masses specified in Tables 1, 2 or 3.
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of storage and use it shall be suitable for established
lacquering and printing over the entire surface of the
sheet.
4.2.2 Electrolytic tinplate, second grade
Second grade electrolytic tinplate represents the best
sheets rejected from the standard grade but may contain
sheets exhibiting defects in surface appearance and shape
of limited extent. Suitability for established lacquering
and printing over the entire surface of the sheet is not
assured.
Noie: Third grade electrolytic tinplate (available in
certain countries) is material which does not meet the
requirements for standard grade or second grade tin-
plate and for which the conditions for supply shall be
agreed between the manufacturer and the consumer.
Some out-of-thickness material may be included.
4.3 Blackplate
Grades of blackplate shall be specified as follows:
4.3.1 Blackplate
Blackplate is line inspected during processing. Material
having visible imperfections of only moderate magni
tude or frequency is included. Blackplate is liable to rust
but, at the time it is made available by the producer,
it shall be suitable for established lacquering and
printing over the entire surface of the sheet.
4.3.2 Blackplate, second grade
Second grade blackplate is material rejected during line
inspection for defects in surface appearance and shape
of limited extent. Suitability for established lacquering
and printing over the entire surface of the sheet is not
assured.
5.2 Hot-dipped tinplate
Coating masses shall be specified as shown in Table 1.
The values stated represent the total mass of tin on
both surfaces of a tinplate sheet of area 1 m2.
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Table 1 5.4 Electrolytic tinplate, differentially coated

Coating masses for hotdipped tinplate Coating masses shall be specified as shown in Table 3.

Code () Nominal Minimum average

coating mass (2) coating mass (a)
New Previous g/m2 g/m* Table 3
H 12/12 F 24 240 210 Coating masses for electrolytic tinplate differentially coated
H 15/15 F 30 300 260
Nominal coating Minimum average
(*) Either of the two code systems may be used when ordering, but Code (') (!) mass coating mass
mixed codes, that is the previous code for tin coating masses g/m2 (2) g/m' () ()
together with the new code for temper classification (or vice
versa), shall not be used. From 1 January 1979, however, the new
code system only shall be used. Pre On one On other On one On other
New vious surface surface surface
surface
(*) In hotdipped tinplate it is not possible, as for electrolytic tin
plate, intentionally to vary the distribution between the two
surfaces, and the total coating is assumed to be equally divided
between the two surfaces. D 56/28 E 2/1 56 28 475 225
(*) On the individual specimens of the sample the check may show
tin coatings as low as, for example, 60% of the nominal coating D 84/28 E 3/1 84 28 785 225
mass, but it is emphasized that isolated specimens have no
representative value in relation to the consignment under con D 84/56 E 3/2 84 56 785 475
sideration.
D 112/28 E 4/1 112 28 101 225
D 112/56 E 4/2 112 5-6 101 475
5.3 Electrolytic tinplate, equally coated D 151/56 151 56 134 475
Coating masses shall be specified as shown in Table 2.
The values stated represent the total mass of tin on (') Either of the two code systems may be used when ordering,
but mixed codes, that is the previous code for tin coating
both surfaces of a tinplate sheet of area 1 m 2 . masses together with the new code for temper classification
(or vice versa), shall not be used. From 1 J anuary 1979,
'however, the new code system only shall be used.
Table 2 {') The nominal coating mass values refer to the nominal mass
of coating on each surface,1 for example D 84/28 has 84 g/m
on one surface and 28 g/m on the otner.
Coating masses for electrolytic tinplate equally coated (") See 5.1.
(') On the individual specimens of the sample the check may
show tin coating masses as low as, for example 80V of the
Nominal coating Minimum average nominal coating mass but it is emphasized that isolated
Code () (8) mass coating 3 mass specimens have no representative value in relation to the
g/m2 (2) g/m* ( ) {') consignment under consideration.

New Previous On each Total both Total both

surface surfaces surfaces

E 28/28 El 28 56 49
5-6/5-6 E2 5-6 112 105
E 8*4/8*4 E3 84 168 157 5.4.1 Marking of differentially coated tinplate
112/112 E4 112 224 202
In order to distinguish materials having differential
() Either of the two code systems may be used when ordering, coatings, the sheet should be marked on one face.
but mixed codes, that is the previous code for tin coating
masses together with the new code for temper classification Usually it is marked on the face carrying the heavier
(or vice versa) shall not be used. From 1 J anuary 1979, coating, but by arrangement the marking can be on the
however, the new code system only shall be used.
(') The nominal coating mass values refer to the total mass of lighter coated face. In all cases the code number is
coating on both surfaces; thus the nominal coating mass on written with the marked face first and the face which
each surface ! is half the stated value, for example 28/28
has 2*8 g/m on each surface and a total of 5-6 g/m1 on is to be piled uppermost should be clearly designated
both surfaces.
() See 5.1.
on the contract. The marking should be in the form of
(*) On the individual specimens of the sample the check may dull straight parallel lines about 1 mm wide. If the
show tin coatings as low as, for example 80V of the nominal marking is on the more heavily coated face all the lines
coating mass, but it is emphasized that isolated specimens have
no representative value in relation to the consignment under should be continuous, if on the lighter coated face at
consideration.
least the alternate lines should be broken (see Annex A).

6 TEMPER CLASSIFICATION S
6.1
Rockwell HR 30 ' hardness test is the best single test
The term 'temper', when applied to tinplate and black available and serves as a guide to the properties of the
plate summarizes a combination of interrelated mech material. This test forms the basis for a system of
anical properties and no single mechanical test can temper classification as shown in Table 4. The hardness
measure all the various factors which contribute to the to be aimed at by the producer is the average hardness
fabrication characteristics of the material. However, the of the classification ordered.
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6.2 6.5
The consumer shall specify the temper required by
The Rockwell hardness numbers shown in Table 4 are
reference to the appropriate temper classification as set
for tests performed with a diamond anvil on tinplate
out in Table 4.
after de-tinning. Hardness tests shall be carried out
prior to lacquering or printing. For a given temper
Table 4
classification, the corresponding HR 30 ' values for
blackplate may be as much as four units lower, Rockwell HR 30 ' hardness values
depending on the age of the plate and the conditions
Temper 0
of storage. classification Rockwell HR 30 '
New code Previous code hardness aim range

50 52 max.
6.3 52 A 48 to 56
57 54 to 61
The hardness of tinplate and blackplate shall be deter
61 C 57 to 65
mined on samples selected in accordance with 8.2.2 and
tested in accordance with 8.4.2. 65 61 to 69
70 D 66 to 73

(*) Either of the two code systems may be used when ordering, but
mixed codes, that is the previous code for tin coating masses
6.4 together with the new code for temper classification (or vice versa)
shall not be used. From 1 January 1979, however, the new code
system only shall be used. >

The Rockwell hardness test is sensitive to the 'anvil'

effect and hence is affected by the thickness of the test
specimen. The values in Table 4 are typical for nominal
thicknesses in the range of 0-25 to 0-30 mm. Material
of the same metallurgical quality in 0-22 mm thickness
for instance, would be one HR 30 ' unit higher and
material of 0-43 mm thickness, one unit lower. Thinner
plate e.g. 0-17 mm may be two units higher.
Note: The mechanical properties of continuously
annealed tinplate and blackplate and batch annealed
material of the same HR 30 ' hardness number are not
identical. By agreement the type of annealing, batch
(BA) or continous (CA), may be specified when
ordering, for example, 61 () or 61 (CA).

7 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Dimensions of sheet 7.2 Thickness

7.2.1 Nominal thickness

7.1.1 Determination of linear dimensions
7.2.1.1
The measurement shall be made on the sample selected
in accordance with 8.2.3 with the sheets being laid on Tinplate and blackplate are normally available in any
a flat surface. The measurement of length and width to nominal thickness which is a multiple of 0-01 mm from
the nearest 0-5 mm shall be made across the centre of 0-15 mm up to and including 0-49 mm.
the sheet.
7.2.1.2
The producer shall aim to produce the thickness
7.1.2 Size of sheet ordered.

Each sheet shall be such that a rectangle of the ordered

dimensions is available within it. 7.2.2 Thickness tolerances

7.1.3 Tolerances on linear dimensions
Each sheet in the sample shall be of not less than the
ordered dimensions. Normally no sheet should exceed
either dimension by more than 3 mm.
7.2.2.1
The thickness of each sheet of the sample selected in
accordance with 8.2.3 shall be determined as described
in 7.2.3.1. The average thickness of a consignment shall
be represented by the arithmetic mean of all the
specimen sheets tested.
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7.2.2.2
The value of the arithmetic mean shall not deviate from
the nominal thickness:
by more than 2-5% for a consignment of more
than 20 000 sheets,
by more than 4% for a consignment of 1 500
up to and including 20 000 sheets,
by more than + 6%/ 4 % for a consignment of
100 up to but not including 1 500 sheets.
7.2.2.3 Tolerances on thickness of individual sheets
No sheet among those selected in accordance with 8.2.3
and measured as described in 7.2.3.1 shall deviate from
the nominal thickness by more than 8.5%.
7.2.2.4 Tolerances on local thickness within a sheet
The thickness of either of the two individual specimens
determined in accordance with 7.2.3.2 shall not deviate
from the actual average thickness of the whole sheet
determined in accordance with 7.2.3.1 by more than
4%.
7.2.3 Determination of thickness
.7.2J.
Except when determining the variation of thickness
within a sheet (see 7.2.3.2 below) thickness shall be
determined by weighing a whole sheet, measuring the
area and applying the formula given in 7.2.3.3 below.
Figure 1 Out-of-squareness of sheet
7.4 Camber tolerance
Camber is the deviation of an edge from a straight line
forming a chord to it (see Figure 2). Camber expressed
as a percentage is defined as:
The mass of the sheet shall be determined to a pre-
cision of 2 g and the dimensions of the sheet shall be
measured to a precision of 0-5 mm. The thickness shall
be stated to the nearest 0-001 mm.
7.2.3.2
For determining the variation of thickness within an
individual specimen sheet the thickness of each of the
specimens 'Y' (see 8.2:3 and Figure 3) shall be deter-
mined by weighing the specimen, measuring the area
and applying the formula given in 7.2.3.3 below.
The mass of the specimen shall be determined to a pre-
cision of 0-01 g or better and the thickness shall be
stated to the nearest 0-001 mm. The dimension of the
specimens shall be measured to a precision of 0-1 mm.
7.2.3.3
Thickness shall be calculated by applying the following
formula:
mass (g)
Thickness (mm) =
actual area (mm2) X 0-00785
7.3 Out-of-squareness tolerance
Out-of-squareness is the deviation of an edge from a
straight line drawn at a right angle to the other edge
of the sheet, touching one corner and extending to the
opposite edge (see Figure 1).
For each sheet in the sample the out-of-squareness
should not normally exceed 0-15%, but in no circum-
stances shall it exceed 0-25%.
J_
Out-of-squareness = X 100 %
a
deviation (D)
X 100
length of chord (L)
For each sheet in the sample the % camber shall not
exceed 0 5 .

W = Rolling width
L = Length of chord
D = Deviation from a straight line
Figure 2 Camber of sheet
7.5 Other geometrical features
7.5.1
Other geometrical features can be present in cold
reduced tinplate sheets and cold reduced blackplate
sheets such as:
edge wave, an intermittent vertical displacement
occurring at the sheet edge when the sheet is laid
on a flat surface;
centre buckle, (full centre) an intermittent vertical
displacement or wave in the sheet occurring other
than at the edges;
longitudinal bow, (line bow) a residual curvature in
the sheet in the direction of rolling;
transverse bow, (cross bow) a mode of curvature in
the sheet such that the distance between the edges
8 SAMPLING A N D TESTING
If tests are made to ascertain compliance with the requirements
procedure shall be adopted.
8.1 Number of bulk packages
For sampling purposes each bulk package shall be
considered as containing approximately 1 000 sheets.
For consignments comprising less than four bulk
packages, each bulk package shall be sampled indi-
vidually. For consignments comprising any number of
sheets from 4 000 up to and including 20 000 (that is
four to twenty bulk packages) four bulk packages shall
be selected at random.
For consignments of more than 20 000 sheets, bulk
package samples shall be taken at random at the rate
of four for every 20 000 sheets or part thereof.
8.2 Number of sheets to be inspected and/or
tested from each bulk package
8.2.1 For the verification of grades
From each of the bulk packages selected in accordance
with 8.1, fifty sheets shall be taken at random and
inspected.
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parallel to the rolling direction is less than the sheet
width.
7.5.2
It is not possible at present to define methods of
measuring or to specify limits for these geometrical
features.
The producer shall endeavour to keep the occurrence
and magnitude of edge wave, centre buckle, longi-
tudinal bow and transverse bow to a minimum, so that
the intended U9es of the products under normal pro-
cessing conditions, are not affected to any substantial
degree.
of this EURONORM the following
8.2.2 For the verification of properties (tin coating mass
and hardness)
8.2.2.1 Hot-dipped tinplate
From each of the bulk packages selected in accordance
with 8.1, two sheets shall be taken for checking the
tin coating. One of these sheets may also be used to
check the hardness.
8.2.2.2 Electrolytic tinplate
From each of the bulk packages selected in accordance
with 8.1, one sheet shall be taken for checking the tin
coating and, also, the hardness.
8.2.2.3 Blackplate
From each of the bulk packages selected in accordance
with 8.1, one sheet shall be taken for checking the
hardness.
8.2.3 For the verification of dimensions
From each of the bulk packages selected in accordance
with 8.1 five sheets shall be taken at random for
checking the thickness, the linear dimensions, the
squareness and the camber.
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8.3 Position of test specimens
The test specimens for determination of tin coating
mass, hardness and local variation of thickness within
a sheet shall be taken from the positions indicated in
Figure 3.
8.4 D e t e r m i n a t i o n of tin coating mass a n d of
hardness
8.4.1 Determination of tin coating mass
8.4.1.1 Specimens
For tin coating mass determination, from each sheet
selected in accordance with 8.2.2 three specimens each
of an area not less than 2 500 mm 2 and preferably in
the form of discs shall be accurately punched from the
positions indicated 'X' in Figure 3. The specimens
should clear the edges of the sheet by a minimum of
25 mm.
100 mm
25 mm.
125 mm ,
Figure 3 Position of test specimens
8.4.2.2 Hardness test
Three measurements shall be made on each of the
specimens selected in accordance with 8.4.2.1. The
hardness tests shall be carried out in accordance with
the general provisions of EURONORM 109 Conven
tional Rockwell hardness test H R N and H R T Rock
well scales HRB' and HR 30 ' for thin products
even though the thicknesses specified are greater in
general than the thicknesses of tinplate and blackplate
covered in this EURONORM. It is necessary, however,
8.4.1.2 Determination of tin coating mass
The tin coating mass may be determined by a recognized
and accepted analytical method. The value shall be
expressed in g/m 2 to the nearest 0 g/m 2 .
Whether tin coating determinations are made on indi
vidual or grouped specimens, the tin coating mass of
the consignment shall be taken as the arithmetic mean
of all the values obtained.
8.4.2 Determination of hardness
8.4.2.1 Specimens
For hardness determination, from each sheet selected
in accordance with 8.2.2 two rectangular specimens,
100 mm by 125 mm shall be cut from the positions
indicated 'Y' in Figure 3.
.25 mm
X specimens for tin coating
mass tests.
Y specimens for hardness
tests and determination
of local thickness
within a sheet.
to use the special procedure for determination of
HR 30 ' (see A.5 of EURONORM 109). Additionally,
the time of application of the major load shall be
controlled to approximately 8 s for standardization
purposes and test determinations throughout. The test
shall be made on the test pieces after chemically
or electro-chemically de-tinning, see also 6.2. When
evaluating the hardness of tinplate and blackplate,
average values and not individual values shall be con
sidered. The average value is the arithmetic mean of
all the values obtained.
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8.4.2.3 8.5.2 Hardness test

On light gauge material (e.g. on 0-22 mm and lower)
the hardness test may be made using the HR 15 test
in which case the approximate HR 30 ' values shall be
obtained using the conversion table given in Annex C.
8.5 Retests
8.5.1 Tin coating mass
In the event of the average tin coating mass value
failing to meet specified requirements, a retest shall be
taken on two further sets of sample sheets selected
from other bulk packages according to the procedures
specified in 8.2.2 and tested as described in 8.4.1. If
both retests are satisfactory, the consignment shall be
deemed to meet the relevant requirements of this
EURONORM, but if either of the additional tests fails,
the consignment shall be deemed not to comply with
this EURONORM.
The retest determination shall be made using the iodine
titration reference methods specified in Annex B.
In the event of the average hardness test value, deter
mined by the procedure in 8.4.2 failing to meet the
appropriate values specified in Table 4, a retest shall
be taken on two further sets of sample sheets selected
from other bulk packages according to the procedures
specified in 8.2.2. If both retests are satisfactory the
consignment shall be deemed to meet the relevant
requirements of this EURONORM, but if either of the
additional tests fails, the consignment shall be deemed
not to comply with this EURONORM.
8.5.3 Dimensional test
If the result of any dimensional check is unsatisfactory,
a further check shall be made on two further samples
selected from other bulk packages. If both retests are
satisfactory the consignment shall be deemed to comply
with the relevant requirements of this EURONORM,
but if either of the additional tests fails, the consignment
shall be deemed not to comply with this EURONORM.

9 CODING

9.1 9.2 Examples

Abbreviated quality
the temper classification 50, 52, 57 etc., designation
designation shall be as follows: Blackplate
first specify temper classification 50 50
the temper classification 50, 52, 57 etc., Tinplate
second specify temper classification 52,
the type of tin coating hot-dipped 24 g/m 2 52, 12/12
(hot-dipped),
Tinplate
E (electrolytic equally coated),
D (electrolytic differentially coated), and temper classification 57,
equally coated electrolytic
finally specify
2-8/2-8 g/m 2 57, E 2-8/2-8
the tin coating mass according to values shown
under Tinplate
5.2: 12/12 or 15/15 temper classification 61,
5.3: 2-8/2-8, 5-6/5-6, 8-4/8-4 etc. and differentially coated
5.4: 5-6/2-8, 8-4/2-8, 8-4/5-6 etc. electrolytic 11-2/5-6 g/m2 61, D 11-2/5-6

10 PACKAGING

Cold-reduced tinplate and blackplate is customarily packed on wooden stillage platforms forming bulk
packages weighing between approximately 1 000 and 2 000 kg.
The number of sheets in each bulk package shall be a multiple of 100.

11 SPECIAL A R R A N G E M E N T S

Special arrangements between the producer and the consumer may contain additional and/or modified
provisions provided they are not inconsistent with this EURONORM.
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ANNEX A
Recommended marking system to indicate coating mass combination for differentially coated
electrolytic tinplate

The marking system consists of straight lines about 1 mm When one surface coating is D 2-8 the spacings between
wide, parallel to each other and in line with the rolling lines are equidistant, the dimension corresponding to the
direction. tin coating value of the other surface (see above). Where
combinations of coating masses with other than D 2-8 are
The system indicates the various values of tin coating mass involved, the spacings corresponding to each coating mass
namely: are positioned alternately (see Figure 4).
12-5 mm spaced lines = D 56
25 mm spaced lines = D 8-4
37-5 mm spaced lines = D 11-2
50 mm spaced lines = D 15-1

Previous
New code code Spacings

D 5-6/2-8 E 2/1 12-5

mm

D 8-4/2-8 E 3/1 25 mm

D 8-4/5-6 E 3/2 25 mm 12-5

mm

D 11-2/2-8 E 4/1 37-5 mm

D 11-2/5-6 E 4/2 37-5 mm 12-5

mm

D 15-1/5-6 50 mm 12-5
mm

Figure 4 Recommended marking system for electrolytic tinplate differentially coated

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ANNEX

Volumetric method for determining tin coating mass (Iodine method)

B.l Principle of method B.2.8 Platinum wire

The tin coating is dissolved in hydrochloric acid and the tin
in an aliquot is reduced to the bivalent state with metallic
aluminium. The tin in the reduced state is determined by
titration with standard potassium iodate solution.
The effective range of the method is from 2-5 g/m2 up to
50 g/m2 and the reproducibility is 0-1 g/m2.
A length of approximately 750 mm of 0-6 mm diameter
platinum wire is formed into a flat spiral of two turns and
approximately 125 mm diameter (see Figure 6).
B.2.9 Aluminium metal
99-99"/ purity (tin free), as foil, 0-25 mm thickness.

B.2.10 Carbon dioxide (oxygen free)

B.2 Reagents
All reagents shall be of the highest purity obtainable and
distilled water should be used throughout. Solutions shall be
freshly prepared and where necessary filtered.
Reagents B.2.3, B.2.4 and B.2.5 shall be prepared with freshly
boiled distilled water to ensure that the solutions are as free
from dissolved oxygen as is practicable. The reagents are
as follows:
B.2.1 Hydrochloric acid (750 ml/1)
Dilute 750 ml of hydrochloric acid (d 1-16) to 1000 ml
with water.
B.2.11 Lacquer
A suitable air drying cellulose lacquer.
B.3 Apparatus
A suitable assembly for carrying out the reduction of tin
consists of a 500 ml wide neck conical flask marked at a
volume of 200 ml. The flask is fitted with a rubber bung
containing a bent gas inlet tube, a small Liebig type con
denser and a rubber sealed tube for burette entry at the
titration stage (see Figure 5).

B.2.2 Ferric chloride solution (100 g/1)

Dissolve 100 g of hydrated ferric chloride in water contain Exit gas
ing 100 ml of hydrochloric acid (d = 1-16) and dilute to
1 000 ml with water.

B.2.3 Standard potassium iodate solution

0.05 (solution 1)
For use with electrolytic tinplate equally coated. Dissolve
1-7835 g of potassium iodate (previously dried at 180 C to
constant mass) and 19 g of potassium iodide in water con
taining 0-5 g of sodium hydroxide and dilute to 1 000 ml
Small Liebig
condenser
/
V Water out

with water.

B.2.4 Standard potassium iodate solution

0-025 (solution 2) Water in |'

For use with electrolytic tinplate, differentially coated. Dis /

solve 0-8918 g of potassium iodate (previously dried at
180 C to constant mass) and 10 g of potassium iodide in C0 2 entry
water containing 0-5 g of sodium hydroxide and dilute to
Rubber seal
1 000 ml with water.
and tube for
Rubber
burette entry bung
B.2.5 Standard potassium iodate solution
0-10 (solution 3)-
For use with hot-dipped tinplate. Dissolve 3-5670 g of
potassium iodate (previously dried at 180 C to constant
mass) and 37-5 g of potassium iodide in water containing 500 ml
0-5 g of sodium hydroxide and dilute to 1 000 ml with water. wide neck
(1 ml of this solution is equivalent to 0005935 g of metallic flash
tin).

B.2.6 Starch solution

Mix 1 g of soluble starch in 10 ml of water and add to
100 ml of boiling water. Boil for two or three minutes and Sample
cool. solution

B.2.7 Ethyl ether

Technical grade (d = 0-72). Figure 5 Apparatus for the reduction of tin
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B.4 Procedure
B.4.1 Electrolytic tinplate equally coated
Degrease with ether (B.2.7) the specimens from four sheets
taken as described in 8.4.1.1. Place the spiral of platinum
wire centrally in a shallow dish (see Figure 6). Place six of
the discs in a circle on the platinum wire and carefully pour
150 ml of hydrochloric acid (B.2.1) into the dish. As soon
as the coating is completely dissolved from both faces,
leaving the steel surfaces exposed (see note), transfer the
acid quantatively to a 1 000 ml volumerric flask. Wash twice
with 25 ml of water transferring the washings to the flask.
Repeat the whole procedure with the remaining six discs
combining the acid and washings in the same volumetric
flask, finally diluting to the mark with water.
Transfer a 100 ml aliquot of the solution to the 500 ml
wide neck conical flask, add 75 ml of hydrochloric acid
(d = 1-16) and 10 ml of ferric chloride solution (B.2.2) and
Approx. 200 mm
Platinum wire
Figure 6 Arrangement of specimens for dissolution of tin
B.4.2 Electrolytic tinplate differentially coated
Degrease with ether (B.2.7) the specimens from four sheets
taken as described in 8.4.1.1 and coat the faces carrying the
tin coating with the greater mass with suitable cellulose
lacquer. Allow to dry for 15 min, apply a second coat
of lacquer and allow to dry for 1 h. Place the spiral of
platinum wire centrally in a shallow dish (see Figure 6).
Place six of the discs in a circle with the unlacquered faces
in contact with the platinum wire. Carefully pour 150 ml
of hydrochloric acid (B.2.1) into a dish. As soon as the
coating is completely dissolved from the unlacquered faces,
leaving the steel surfaces exposed (see note to B.4.1), transfer
the acid quantitatively to a 1 000 ml volumetric flask. Wash
twice with 25 ml of water, transferring the washings to the
flask. Repeat this whole procedure with the remaining six
discs, combining the acid and washings in the same volu-
dilute to the 200 ml mark with water. Add 2 g of aluminium
metal foil (B.2.9). Insert the rubber bung fitted with a small
Liebig condenser, a carbon dioxide entry tube and a rubber
sealed burette entry tube (see Figure 5). Connect the appar-
atus to the appropriate supply points and pass carbon
dioxide gas for 5 min to displace the air within the flask.
Heat carefully to boiling avoiding vigorous evolution of
hydrogen. Continue boiling for 5 to 10 min after solution
of the aluminium metal. Cool quickly to less than 20 C
maintaining an adequate supply of carbon dioxide.
Remove the burette entry tube seal, add 5 ml starch solution
(B.2.6) and titrate with standard potassium iodate solution 1
(B.2.3) to a permanent blue colour.
Note: The time required for complete dissolution depends
on the coating mass. It may vary from about 3 min for an
E 2-8/2-8 coating to about 12 min for H 12/12 coating.
Shallow dish
Tinplate specimen
metric flask, finally diluting to the mark with water. Dry
the discs and keep them for determination of the coating
on the lacquered faces.
Transfer a 100 ml aliquot of the solution to the 500 ml
wide neck conical flask, add 75 ml hydrochloric acid (d =
1-16) and 10 ml of ferric chloride solution (B.2.2) and dilute
to the 200 ml mark with water. Continue the reduction and
titration as in B.4.1 but using the standard potassium iodate
solution 2 (B.2.4) as titrant.
Remove the lacquer from rhe specimens used above by
swabbing with cotton wool soaked in acetone. Place six of
the discs with the unstripped surface uppermost in a circle
en r.-.e platinum wire and continue as above.
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B.4.3 Hot-dipped tinplate as in B.4.1, using the standard potassium iodate solution 3
(B.2.5) as titrant.
Degrease with ether (B.2.7) the specimens from eight sheets
taken in accordance with 8.4.1.1. Place the spiral of platinum
wire centrally in a shallow dish (see Figure 6). Place six B.5 Expression of results
of the discs in a circle on the platinum wire and carefully
The average coating mass value, as expressed in Tables 1,
pour 150 ml of hydrochloric acid (B.2.1) into the dish. As
2 and 3 is given by the following relationship:
soon as the coating is completely dissolved from both faces,
leaving the steel surface exposed (see note to B.4.1), V X 5-935 X IO5
transfer the acid quantitatively to a 1000 ml volumetric Tin coating mass (g/m2'
flask. Wash twice with 25 ml of water, transferring the
washings to the flask. Repeat this whole procedure with
successive lots of discs combining the acid and washings
in the same volumetric flask, finally diluting to the mark where:
with water. V is the volume of potassium iodate solution expressed as
millilitres;
Transfer a 100 ml aliquot of the solution to a 500 ml wide
neck conical flask, add 75 ml of hydrochloric acid (d = 1-16) N is the normality of the potassium iodate solution;
and 10 ml of ferric chloride solution (B.2.2) and dilute to the A is the total specimen area, expressed in square millimetres
200 ml mark with water. Continue the reduction and titration (see 8.4.1).
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ANNEX C

Rockwell HR 30 ' test

The indentation hardness is measured on a Rockwell super If on light gauge plate, the HR 15 scale is used (see 8.4.2.3)
ficial hardness testing machine employing 30 or 15 scales the values shall be converted to approximate HR 30 '
as appropriate. values using the following table:

Approximate
HR 15 value equivalent
HR 30 'value

88-0 73-0
87-5 72-0
87-0 71-0
86-5 70-0
86-0 69-0
85-5 68-0
85-0 67-0
84-5 66-0
84-0 65-0
83-5 63-5
83-0 62-5
82-5 61-5
82-0 60-5
81-5 59-5
81-0 58-5
80-5 57-0
80-0 56-0
79-5 55-0
79-0 54-0
78-5 53-0
78-0 51-5
77-5 51-0
77-0 49-5
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