Overview
Tin is a malleable, silvery post transition metal widely used in alloys such as bronze and in solder.
Properties
It resists corrosion in many environments, forms stable +2 and +4 oxidation states and alloys readily with other metals.
Occurrence and Uses
Tin is mined from cassiterite and used in solder, plating, alloys and food safe coatings for containers.
Isotopes and Safety
Stable isotopes include Sn 112 to Sn 124; tin compounds vary in toxicity and organotin compounds require careful handling.