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Uses of Bismuth and Tin


Tin
Uses of Tin and Bismuth


Uses

Uses & Benefits
  • Tin and bismuth alloys have a very low melting point and hence it is used in fire detector and the fire extinguishers. It also used in electric solders and fuses.
  
  • Tin-niobium alloy is used for producing superconducting magnets.
  • Tin salt known as a tin II chloride, it is used as a mordant and as a reducing agent for dyeing calico and silk.
  

Industrial Uses
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry   
Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Food Industry   

Medical Uses
Pharmaceutical Industry   
Dentistry   

Other Uses
Alloys   
NA   

Biological Properties
  
  

Toxicity
Low Toxic   
Non Toxic   

Present in Human Body
Yes   
Yes   

In Blood
0.02 Blood/mg dm-3   
20
0.38 Blood/mg dm-3   
10

In Bone
0.20 p.p.m.   
22
1.40 p.p.m.   
16

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