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Tin Metal

Tin Metal
Introduction:
Symbol : Sn
Atomic number : 50
Melting point : 231.9°C
Density (near r.t) : 7.265g/cm3
Form : ignot
Characteristics:
  • Tin is a soft, pliable, silvery-white metal.
  • Tin is not easily oxidized and resists corrosion because it is protected by an oxide film.
  • Tin resists corrosion from distilled sea and soft tap water, and can be attacked by strong acids, alkalis and acid salts.
  • Tin is a silvery metal that characteristically has a faint yellow hue.
Applications:
  • Alloying element of other structural material.
  • Collapsible tubes, block tin products and pewter
  • Alloying, coatings and powder applications
  • Coating steel cans
  • Solder for joining pipes or electric circuits.

Tin compounds are used in making toothpastes, gas sensors and ceramics. Alloys of tin are used as super conducting magnets