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'''Tin''' is a [[Chemical elements|chemical element]] with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50. It is a silvery-coloured metal. Metallic tin also does not easily oxidize in air and [[water]]. Tin is usually used for corrosion-resistant plating of [[steel]], which has been widely used for food packaging as [[Canning|tin cans]] due to its low toxicity. | '''Tin''' is a [[Chemical elements|chemical element]] with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50. It is a silvery-coloured metal. Metallic tin also does not easily oxidize in air and [[water]]. | ||
== Uses == | |||
Tin is usually used for corrosion-resistant plating of [[steel]], which has been widely used for food packaging as [[Canning|tin cans]] due to its low toxicity. | |||
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* [[Gold]] | * [[Gold]] | ||
* [[Iron]] | * [[Iron]] | ||
* [[Titanium]] | * [[Titanium]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:30, 21 November 2022

Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50. It is a silvery-coloured metal. Metallic tin also does not easily oxidize in air and water.
Uses
Tin is usually used for corrosion-resistant plating of steel, which has been widely used for food packaging as tin cans due to its low toxicity.
Dependencies
See also
References
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