2022: Atomic Symbol Sn (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...)

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Sn?

The answer is Tin (Sn). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Tin that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Tin Overview

Atomic Symbol

Sn (Tin)

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.

Sources

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

Description

Silvery-white, soft, malleable and ductile metal.

Name Origin

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

Atomic Number

50

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

118,71

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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