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The principal mineral of tin is cassiterite (SnO2).

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Tin is an element so technically the scientific name for tin is tin.AnswerThe Latin name for tin is stannum, from which words such as stannous, for salts of tin, is derived, as is the scientific abbreviation for tin, Sn. There is some conjecture that stannum was derived from the Cornish stean, since the West Country region of Great Britain was an early source of tin ore.


Which grey mineral with a metallic lustre is a source of tin?

Although it appears in many different colors, it is probably cassiterite, SnO2, the main ore of tin.


What is the origin of the name for tin?

The name "tin" comes from the Old English word "tin," which is derived from the Latin word "stannum." The Latin word "stannum" may have originated from a pre-Indo-European source.


Which grey mineral with metallic lustre is used as a source of tin?

From Wikipedia: " Tin is obtained chiefly from the mineral cassiterite, where it occurs as an oxide....Tin's chemical properties fall between those of metals and non-metals, just as the semiconductors silicon and germanium do. Tin has two allotropes at normal pressure and temperature: gray tin and white tin. A third allotrope, called brittle tin, exists at temperatures above 161 °C. Below 13.2 °C, it exists as gray or alpha tin, which has a cubic crystal structure similar to silicon and germanium. Gray tin has no metallic properties at all, is a dull-gray powdery material, and has few uses, other than a few specialized semiconductor applications." although cassiterite ( an oxide) is the most common source of tin, occaisionally tin is sourced from sulfides such as stannite, a grey mineral with a metallic lustre.


What countries produce tin?

Top 3 countries in Tin Production China - 115000 tonnes Indonesia - 55000 tonnes Peru - 37503 tonnes Source : statsmonkey


What is the full name for SnCl2?

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What metal is extracted from Cassiterite?

Cassiterite is the main ore of Tin.


Why do many companies need more tin than they did in 2005?

Many companies need more tin today due to the increasing demand for consumer electronics and renewable energy technologies, which rely on tin for soldering and plating. Additionally, new regulations on conflict minerals have pushed companies to source tin from more transparent and ethical supply chains.