Uses of Nickel and Tin

Nickel

Tin

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Uses

It has corrosion resistance and hence it is used to plate other metals.
Its alloys are very useful; Nichrome alloy is used in the hot coil of toasters and electric oven.

Automobile Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys

Toxic

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0.05 Blood/mg dm-3

0.70 p.p.m.

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.

Automobile Industry, Chemical Industry, Food Industry

Dentistry

Non Toxic

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0.38 Blood/mg dm-3

1.40 p.p.m.