Why Tin Plating Copper Makes Your Projects Last Longer
If you've ever worked with electrical wiring or custom metalwork, you probably know that tin plating copper is the most effective way to stop corrosion before it even starts. Copper is a fantastic conductor—maybe the best one we have for the price—but it has a pretty annoying habit of reacting with the air around it. We've all seen that dull, brownish tarnish or, even worse, the crusty green "gunk" that shows up on old pipes or exposed wires. That's where a thin layer of tin comes in to save the day. ...