Tin (Sn)

Known since ancient times, tin ([Kr]4d¹⁰5s²5p²) (CAS 7440-31-5) is a silvery-white, lustrous, malleable, ductile metal. It has a highly crystalline structure and, when tin is bent, the crystals break, emitting a crackling 'tin cry. As a result of aluminum and zinc impurities found in tin, it changes color at 13.2°C. Tin's chemicals resistance and ability to be highly polished make it useful for coating other metals to prevent corrosion.

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Phase at STP: Solid

Common Oxidation States: +4,2

Number of Valence Electrons: 4

Electronegativity (Pauling): 1.8

Covalent Radius: 1.41 Angstroms

Melting Point: 231.9°C

Boiling Point: 2270°C

Density: 7.31 g/cm³

Crystal Structure: Tetragonal

Known since ancient times, tin ([Kr]4d¹⁰5s²5p²) (CAS 7440-31-5) is a silvery-white, lustrous, malleable, ductile metal. It has a highly crystalline structure and, when tin is bent, the crystals break, emitting a crackling 'tin cry. As a result of aluminum and zinc impurities found in tin, it changes color at 13.2°C. Tin's chemicals resistance and ability to be highly polished make it useful for coating other metals to prevent corrosion.

Post-Transition Metal Salts > Metal Alloys> 

Phase at STP: Solid

Common Oxidation States: +4,2

Number of Valence Electrons: 4

Electronegativity (Pauling): 1.8

Covalent Radius: 1.41 Angstroms

Melting Point: 231.9°C

Boiling Point: 2270°C

Density: 7.31 g/cm³

Crystal Structure: Tetragonal

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