Tin
Symbol: Sn Atomic #: 50 Atomic Mass: 118.71
Common facts
- The discoverer of Tin is unknown
- It was discovered around 1500 BC
- Periodic Table Group: Post transition metal
- Melting Point: 231.9 degrees Celsius
- Boiling Point: 2270.0 degrees Celsius
- Density: 7.31g/cubic centimeter
- At room temp. Tin is a solid
- Tin can be found in the ore cassiterite
- Uses:
- Tin plating
- Mixed with brass
- Mixed with bronze
- Making solder
- Color: white/silver
- Tin has no odor
- It's worth is $290.50/100g
Isotopes
- Sn-113 : 115.1 days
- Sn-117m : 13.6 days
- Sn-119m : 293 days
- Sn-121 : 1.12 days
- Sn-121m : 55 years
- Sn-123 : 129.2 days
- Sn-123m : 40.1 min.
- Sn-125 : 9.63 days
- Sn-125m : 9.5 min.
- Sn-126 : 200,000 years
An Interesting Fact
Tin Sword
In ancient times around 1500 - 1300 BC Tin swords were used in ceremonies in France