Atomic Mass Sn (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Tin. But how do we know how much does a Sn atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Sn, we can open any periodic table and search for Tin.

In the case of Tin the answer is 118,71. However there is a lot of funny facts about Tin that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Tin Overview

Sn Atomic Mass

118,71

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Atomic Symbol

Sn (Tin)

Name Origin

Named after Etruscan god, Tinia; symbol from Latin: stannum (tin).

Description

Silvery-white, soft, malleable and ductile metal.

Atomic Number

50

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Uses

Used as a coating for steel cans since it is nontoxic and noncorrosive. Also in solder (33%Sn:67%Pb), bronze (20%Sn:80%Cu), and pewter. Stannous fluoride (SnF2), a compound of tin and fluorine is used in some toothpaste.

Sources

Principally found in the ore cassiterite(SnO2) and stannine (Cu2FeSnS4).

Want to learn more details and data about Tin (Sn)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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