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?
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
Atomic Symbol
Sn (Tin)
Name Origin
Named after Etruscan god, Tinia; symbol from Latin: stannum (tin).
Named after Etruscan god, Tinia; symbol from Latin: stannum (tin).
Description
Silvery-white, soft, malleable and ductile metal.
Discovery
Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown
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.
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).
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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Along with basic atom / element information (like Tin-Sn atomic mass and all the other atomic data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...
How about an incentive to share this post? (You will help other colleagues find this blog)
Download and enjoy this complete and colored periodic table for you to edit and enjoy. It's in an editable excel format or .ods (open).
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