Atomic Number 50 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 50 as atomic number?

The answer is Tin and there is so much cool stuff about Tin that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Tin Overview

Atomic Number

50

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Description

Silvery-white, soft, malleable and ductile metal.

Atomic Symbol

Sn (Tin)

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

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

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.

Atomic Mass

118,71

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Name Origin

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

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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