Element Name- Tin
Element Symbol- Sn
Atomic Number- 50
Atomic weight- 118.170
Picture of your element (as an element)
Picture of the element (as it is commonly used)
Description of the Element
Physical Properties
State of matter at room temperature- Solid
Melting point temperature- 505.08* K (231.93*C or 449.47*F)
Boiling point temperature- 287.5K (2602*C or 4715*F)
Density- 7.287 grams per cubic meter.
Color- sand or metal
Texture- Rugged
Hardness- Yes
Malleability- Has density and hardness
Ductility- yes some what soft.
Conductivity- yes, it gives it thermability
Chemical Properties
Flammability- Yes
Photosensitivity- No
Combustibility- Yes
Toxicity- Yes
Discovery of the Element
Who discovered the element?
People 5500 years ago
Where was it discovered?
Malaysia
What are the uses of the element?
Hard covering over metal
When was it discovered?
5500
What are a few of the common uses or the historical uses of this element?
To store food in (corn, peas, green beans, etc.)
How is it mined or extracted from the ground?Tin in mined in Malaysia .
List the way(s) in which the element appears naturally.
Tin is made up of about 0.001% of the earths crust and chiefly. Tin is obtained
from the mineral Cassiterite (sno2) and extracted by roasting Cassiterite in a
furnace with carbon.
What are the main compounds formed by this element and the industrial
uses of these compounds?
Tin can be used for many different things, some hammers have a tin
covering protecting it form breaking as well as jack hammers
What are the main environmental concerns about this element? Are its
compounds causing pollution?
There is none, no.
Five fun Facts
1.) You can make almost anything out of it.
2.) Tin was used to cover metal.
3.) Tin boils at a very high temp. 4715*F
4.) Tin salts are sprayed onto glass to make electrically conductive
coatings.
5.) Tin was used for at least 5500 years.
Your Name: Ana Kujawski and Leeann Mattern
Your Class Period: 3