1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- It is the most reflective element.
- Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
- It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
- In the list of most abundant element Tin is ranked 49th.
- Tin metal does not react with water as well as does not corrode in it.
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
1.3.2 Discovery
Before 5000 BC
Before 3500 BC
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
6 * 10-8 %4 * 10-7 %
5E-09
0.11
1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
~0.0000001 %~0.0000009 %
1E-08
0.1
1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
1.4.6 Abundance In Humans