FILAB is a B2B chemical and metallurgical laboratory specialized in tin analysis and tin testing for industrial companies. We support manufacturers, suppliers and quality departments with reliable laboratory services for the analysis of tin, tin alloys and tin-based materials.
Our tin analysis in laboratory conditions helps businesses verify chemical composition, assess material quality, detect impurities, and confirm the conformity of tin alloys used in demanding industrial environments.
Your need: tin analysis and tin testing for quality control
You may need a tin analysis to verify the composition of a raw material, confirm the quality of a finished product, identify a non-conformity, or validate the performance of a tin alloy used in production.
Our laboratory performs tin testing for B2B clients across multiple sectors, including electronics, metallurgy, surface treatment, coatings, solder materials, and industrial manufacturing.
About tin and tin alloys
Tin and tin alloys used in industry
Tin is widely used in industry for its corrosion resistance, low melting point, and compatibility with alloying elements such as lead, copper and silver. Tin-based materials are commonly found in solders, coatings, bronze, white metals and technical components.
Because tin quality directly affects process reliability, mechanical behavior and final product compliance, laboratory testing is essential for industrial buyers and quality teams.
Main tin-based alloys analyzed by our laboratory
The following are the main tin-based alloys, widely used in industry for their mechanical properties, corrosion resistance or weldability:
We can also adapt our analytical approach to specific industrial grades, technical specifications and customer requirements.
Analysis of tin composition: an essential quality control
Analysis of the chemical composition of tin allows verification of the presence and concentration of essential alloying elements, such as lead, copper or silver, Ensuring material compliance for safety and performance-critical applications.
Why tin analysis is essential
Tin analysis is essential to verify the concentration of key alloying elements and to ensure that the material meets the required technical specifications. Laboratory testing can help detect composition deviations, impurities, contamination or unexpected variations that may affect product quality.
For industrial companies, tin testing is a key step in supplier qualification, incoming inspection, production control, failure investigation and regulatory compliance.
Our services help you answer practical questions such as:
- Does the tin alloy match the requested grade?
- Is the material suitable for soldering, coating or assembly?
- Are trace contaminants present?
- Does the sample comply with internal or customer specifications?
FILAB: a tin analysis laboratory for B2B industry
FILAB provides metallurgical and chemical analysis services for tin and tin alloys to industrial customers. Depending on the scope of testing, analyses may be performed under COFRAC ISO 17025 accreditation.
Our laboratory supports companies in the control of tin quality, alloy verification, defect investigation and material characterization.
As a B2B partner, FILAB delivers actionable laboratory data to help manufacturers secure production, qualify materials and reduce the risk of non-compliance.
Our methods for tin analysis and tin testing
We use advanced analytical techniques such as optical emission spectrometry and ICP analysis to determine the chemical composition of tin and tin alloys with high accuracy.
These methods allow the detection of major elements as well as trace elements at low concentrations, providing detailed and reliable analytical reports.
Depending on your sample and objective, our tin testing laboratory can combine several methods to provide a complete material assessment.
What can be evaluated during tin testing?
- Chemical composition of tin and tin alloys
- Purity level of tin-based materials
- Presence of lead, copper, silver and other alloying elements
- Trace contamination or unwanted elements
- Material conformity versus technical specifications
- Surface condition, roughness and defects
- Corrosion behavior and ageing effects
- Microstructure and fracture characteristics
Further expertise on tin alloys
Beyond routine tin analysis, FILAB can provide advanced metallurgical expertise on tin-based samples, including failure analysis and material characterization.
Metallographic examination of tin
Weld analysis on tin
Study of fracture surfaces on tin
Study of ageing (corrosion, surface alteration, etc.) on tin
Thickness measurement of tin part coatings
Study of corrosion resistance on tin
Analysis and characterization of tin surfaces (roughness, defects, etc.)
Analysis Alloy composition
Study of microstructures on tin material
These services are particularly useful when investigating defects, validating industrial processes or supporting R&D projects involving tin materials.
Who is our tin testing service for?
Our tin analysis laboratory supports B2B clients such as:
- Manufacturers using tin or tin alloys in production
- Electronics and soldering companies
- Surface treatment and coating specialists
- Quality assurance and quality control departments
- Procurement teams qualifying new suppliers
- R&D and industrial innovation teams
FAQ – Tin analysis and tin testing
Tin analysis is the laboratory evaluation of tin or tin alloys to determine their chemical composition, purity and conformity with technical requirements.
Because it has a low melting point, good wettability, low oxidation, and forms stable alloys with many metals.
Tin-lead solder (SnPb) melts at a lower temperature (183°C) but contains lead (toxic), while SAC solder (tin + silver + copper) is lead-free, slightly more brittle and has been used since RoHS.
A laboratory provides accurate and reliable tin testing using dedicated analytical instruments. This helps industrial companies validate material quality, detect impurities and reduce production risks.
Tin analysis is commonly required in electronics, metallurgy, coatings, solder manufacturing, surface engineering and industrial quality control.
Tin analysis usually refers to the determination of composition and material characteristics, while tin testing is a broader term that may include conformity checks, contamination detection, failure investigation and quality control.
Yes. Our laboratory supports B2B companies with tin alloy analysis, composition verification and technical investigations adapted to industrial specifications and quality requirements.
Tin analysis in laboratory refers to the testing of tin materials under controlled analytical conditions using techniques such as ICP and optical emission spectrometry to obtain reliable and actionable results.
Yes, tin is highly recyclable, especially from electronic waste, used solders, or cans (tinplate).
- ISO 9453: designation of soft solder alloys
- J-STD-006: classification of electronic solders
- RoHS/REACH: Restrictions on the use of lead and other heavy metals
