Properties of Tin (Sn)

Tin is a chemical element with the symbol (Sn) and atomic number 50. It is a silvery-white metal that is often used as a coating for other metals to prevent corrosion. Tin is malleable, ductile, and has a relatively low melting point, making it easy to work with.

The following table provides a comprehensive list of tin (Sn) properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).

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Table of Tin Properties
Physical Properties
Metric
Crystal StructureTetragonal
Atomic Number50
Molar Mass118.71 g/mol
Density (β)7287 kg/m3
Mechanical PropertiesMetric
Young’s Modulus (E)49.9 GPa
Shear Modulus (G)18.4 GPa
Bulk Modulus (K)58.2 GPa
Poisson’s Ratio (ν)0.357
Mohs Hardness1.5
Thermal PropertiesMetric
Melting Point231.93 °C
Boiling Point2586 °C
Thermal Conductivity (27°C)66.6 W/m·K
Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) (25°C)229 J/kg·K
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) (25°C)2.2×10-5 1/°C
Electrical PropertiesMetric
Electrical Resistivity1.15×10-5 Ω·cm

Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)

References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) A.M. Howatson, P.G. Lun, J.D. Todd, P.D. Engineering Tables and Data. United Kingdom: University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, 2009.