Tin Tin has been known since ancient times. In the 17th century, tin was quite popular for use in tools and utensil. Since the end of the Bronze Age , tin has been a plating medium for iron. A thin layer of tin prevents the oxidation that would otherwise corrode away iron objects.
Pure tin is ductile and malleable.
It can be rolled, spinned and extruded. It is silvery-white and looks much like aluminum , but feel more like lead . Tin is found naturally in deposits of cassiterite as stannic oxide, SnO 2 . The largest deposits are in Malaysia which produces about one-third of the world's output. Only a small amount is mined in Canada.