tin alloy

Metal blend, malleable

A tin alloy is a metal mixture containing tin as a primary or significant component.

Common tin alloys include bronze (tin and copper), pewter (tin with antimony and copper), and solder (tin and lead or tin and silver).

These alloys typically offer improved strength, corrosion resistance, or lower melting points compared to pure tin: The antique candlesticks were made from a tin alloy.

Related

copper · zinc · organ pipes · antimony · fusible · tinsmith · babbitt · casting · solder · ingot · molten · malleable · silverware · food safe · lustrous · tankard · patina · lead

Opposites
material type

tin alloynon-metal

Element without metallic properties

polymer · plastic · ceramic · organic material · wood

base metal composition

tin alloyiron alloy

Metallic blend with ferrous base

copper alloy · aluminum alloy · steel · brass · titanium alloy

material value/prestige

tin alloypure gold

Unadulterated precious metal

precious metal · noble metal · platinum · gold alloy · sterling silver

Family

tin, alloy

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G