2022: Atomic Symbol 50 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...)

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 50?

The answer is Tin (Sn). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Tin that people don't know. Let me show you:

Tin Overview

Atomic Symbol

Sn (Tin)

Description

Silvery-white, soft, malleable and ductile metal.

Sources

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Name Origin

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

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Atomic Number

50

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

118,71

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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