Tin

Tin is used in solders, protective metal coatings and alloys.

About Tin

Tin is used in solders, protective metal coatings and alloys. Cassiterite is the main commercially important tin mineral. Ore and concentrate are upstream feedstocks, while tin ingots are a metal product.

Protective coatings
Soldering
Alloying

Industrial applications

  • Solders
  • Tin-coated products
  • Bearing alloys