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Formula: Sn
Form: Disk
Material: Tin
CAS Number: 7440-31-5
Commodity: Metals
Goodfellow's tin disks, with a maximum purity of 99.999% (5N), offer a unique combination of properties valuable in various applications. Tin is known for its low toxicity, corrosion resistance, and low melting point. These characteristics make it essential in the electronics industry, particularly in soldering and as a component in lead-free alloys. Tin is also used in the production of superconducting magnets and in specialized coatings for steel to prevent corrosion. In research, high-purity tin is crucial for studying superconductivity, developing new alloys, and exploring novel electronic materials. Its role in the fabrication of transparent conductive coatings for solar cells and touch screens highlights its importance in emerging technologies. The ongoing research into tin-based perovskite solar cells further underscores its potential in next-generation renewable energy solutions.
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Tolerances

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Thickness >0.05mm ±10%
Thickness <0.01mm ±25%
Thickness 0.01mm - 0.05mm ±15%

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties
Element Value
Atomic number 50
Crystal structure Tetragonal
Electronic structure Kr 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p²
Valences shown 2,4
Atomic weight( amu ) 118.69
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) 0.63
Photo-electric work function( eV ) 4.3
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 122/ 4.6
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 124/ 5.6
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 114/ 0.7
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 120/ 32.4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 118/ 24.3
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 112/ 1.0
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 116/ 14.7
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 115/ 0.4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 117/ 7.7
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) 119/ 8.6
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) 0.158
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 2/ 14.63
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 5/ 72.3
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 3/ 30.5
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 4/ 40.7
Ionisation potential( No./eV ) 1/ 7.34
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Hardness - Mohs 1.5-1.8
Material condition Polycrystalline
Poisson's ratio 0.357
Bulk modulus( GPa ) 58.2
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 49.9
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) 12.6@20@20°C
Superconductivity critical temperature( K ) 3.722
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) 0.0046@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV ) 0.42
Physical Properties
Element Value
Boiling point( C ) 2270
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 7.28@20°C
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Melting point( C ) 231.9
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) 2497
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) 59.6
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 213@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 66.8@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 23.5@0-100°C

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