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Offline Robert

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Identifying Tin?
« on: February 09, 2005, 07:28:19 AM »
Is there a way to positively identify Tin?  I have a few items that I have traded for and gotten locally as lead, that I suspect could be tin or have high tin content.  How do I tell the difference between Tin, Lead,  or Lead with high Tin content?
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2005, 07:41:31 AM »
I've wondered the same. Perhaps a chemical test of some kind?
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« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2005, 10:30:21 AM »
I,ve used weight to QUESS at the percent lead.  I assume the rest to be tin and Antimony.

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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2005, 12:20:38 PM »
When cast in long thin bars, like bar solder, it will "crackle" when bent.
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2005, 07:45:25 AM »
Quote from: dozer
When cast in long thin bars, like bar solder, it will "crackle" when bent.
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Good point dozer, it sure does.
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2005, 03:47:31 PM »
Ok....I checked what I thought could be Tin and it dosen't 'Cry' or 'Crackle'....so where can I purchase a small amount of Tin at a reasonable price?  Would there be any kind of stores that would normally carry it for hobby uses or something so I can get it local and avoid shipping?  If not...where can I order it?
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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2005, 03:57:36 PM »
You can buy 50/50 solder. It's half tin. There's also lead free and various mixtures. Try the hardware or auto supply store. The last bulk, virgin tin Dry Creek purchased was around 7.00 per pound.
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