Physical Properties of Mercury and Tin
Melting Point
Not Available
  
Boiling Point
2,270.00 °C
  
99+
Appearance
  
  
Physical State
Liquid
  
Solid
  
Color
Silver
  
Silvery White
  
Luster
NA
  
NA
  
Hardness
  
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
Brinell Hardness
Not Available
  
Speed of Sound
1,451.40 m/s
  
99+
2,730.00 m/s
  
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Optical Properties
  
  
Refractive Index
Not Available
  
Reflectivity
Not Available
  
Allotropes
No
  
Yes
  
α Allotropes
Not Available
  
Grey Tin (alpha Tin, Tin Pest)
  
β Allotropes
Not Available
  
White Tin (Beta Tin)
  
γ Allotropes
Not Available
  
Rhombic Tin (gamma Tin)