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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Tin is a ~~chemical element~~ that is extracted from ores. The predominant source of tin is cassiterite (SnO2), which is the oxide form of tin, a highly crystalline, silvery coloured metal.	+	Tin is a metal that is extracted from ores. The predominant source of tin is cassiterite (SnO2), which is the oxide form of tin, a highly crystalline, silvery coloured metal.

	The word 'tin' can also describe a container, generally made from metal.		The word 'tin' can also describe a container, generally made from metal.

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	The mining of copper and the acquisition of tin resulted in the development of noteworthy bronze metalworking skills that produced fine tools and other durable implements. Where these skills progressed, farming based cultures increasingly began to rely on hunting based activities to supplement their food supplies. This resulted in the increased production of a wide range of weapons and tools such as axes, knives, spears and daggers, as well as ornamental items such as rings, beads, pins and bracelets.		The mining of copper and the acquisition of tin resulted in the development of noteworthy bronze metalworking skills that produced fine tools and other durable implements. Where these skills progressed, farming based cultures increasingly began to rely on hunting based activities to supplement their food supplies. This resulted in the increased production of a wide range of weapons and tools such as axes, knives, spears and daggers, as well as ornamental items such as rings, beads, pins and bracelets.

−	The existence of tin deposits in England was not widely known outside of the country for several centuries, but the increased demand for bronze tools prompted ~~others~~ to search for deposits of this valuable resource. Greek explorers ~~initially discovered~~ the tin mines in what is now Cornwall, and then Roman invaders followed shortly after in their efforts to control the tin trade. It was the Romans who first started using tin to plate certain materials, like copper, to protect them and keep them shiny.	+	The existence of tin deposits in England was not widely known outside of the country for several centuries, but the increased demand for bronze tools prompted other civilisations to search for deposits of this valuable resource. Phoenician and Greek explorers were the first to discover the tin mines in what is now Cornwall, and then Roman invaders followed shortly after in their efforts to control the tin trade. It was the Romans who first started using tin to plate certain materials, like copper, to protect them and keep them shiny.

	The Bronze Age is believed to have lasted in the UK until roughly 700 BCE, which marked the beginning of the Iron Age. However, tin continued to be widely used in instances where moisture - such the combinations of salt water and maritime objects - would be an ongoing concern.		The Bronze Age is believed to have lasted in the UK until roughly 700 BCE, which marked the beginning of the Iron Age. However, tin continued to be widely used in instances where moisture - such the combinations of salt water and maritime objects - would be an ongoing concern.
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−	Wheal Coates tin mine in Cornwall opened in 1802 and was worked until 1889. As the industry declined, most of the miners left Cornwall ~~to find~~ work overseas.	+	Wheal Coates tin mine in Cornwall opened in 1802 and was worked until 1889. As the tin industry declined, most of the miners left Cornwall in search of work overseas.
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−	In the 1800s, thousands of people in the UK worked in the tin mines and associated professions. In Cornwall alone, it is believed that nearly 30,000 were employed by the mining industry at its peak in the middle of the century~~, then~~ tin ~~mining~~ experienced a sharp decline just prior to the start of the 1900s.	+	In the 1800s, thousands of people in the UK worked in the tin mines and associated professions. In Cornwall alone, it is believed that nearly 30,000 were employed by the mining industry at its peak in the middle of the century. The demand for tin experienced a sharp decline just prior to the start of the 1900s.

	= Tin in the modern age =		= Tin in the modern age =

−	The use of tin ~~has~~ continued into modern times. It ~~has been~~ combined with numerous materials to produce new alloys such as Babbitt metal, Britannia metal, German silver or argentine. Uses for tin and tin alloys include:	+	The specialised use of tin continued into modern times. It was combined with numerous materials to produce new alloys such as Babbitt metal, Britannia metal, German silver or argentine.
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		+	Uses for tin and tin alloys include:

	* Decorative tin-plated ceilings.		* Decorative tin-plated ceilings.
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	* Lead in construction.		* Lead in construction.
	* Metal in construction.		* Metal in construction.
		+	* Mundic.
	* Soldering.		* Soldering.

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	= History =		= History =

−	The discovery of tin dates to the Bronze Age - a period of history where humans moved away from working solely with stone to produce objects such as weapons and tools. Early examples of tin date to roughly 3500 BCE in Anatolia (what is modern day Turkey), while evidence in the UK is slightly later - approximately ~~2500~~ BCE.	+	The discovery of tin dates to the Bronze Age - a period of history where humans moved away from working solely with stone to produce objects such as weapons and tools. Early examples of tin date to roughly 3500 BCE in Anatolia (what is modern day Turkey), while evidence in the UK is slightly later - approximately 2000 BCE.

	The use of metals was not entirely unknown prior to the Bronze Age, but metal objects from earlier periods were usually made from a single type of metal. These objects were not particularly well suited for tasks that required durability.		The use of metals was not entirely unknown prior to the Bronze Age, but metal objects from earlier periods were usually made from a single type of metal. These objects were not particularly well suited for tasks that required durability.

−	During the Bronze Age, the discovery of the smelting process allowed humans to combine copper and tin to produce bronze - a much harder metal alloy. The durability and superiority of ~~the~~ substance has been ~~reflected in~~ the numerous bronze artefacts of the period that have survived.	+	During the Bronze Age, the discovery of the smelting process allowed humans to combine copper and tin to produce bronze - a much harder metal alloy. The durability and superiority of this substance has been documented by the numerous bronze artefacts of the period that have survived.

	It was during the Bronze Age that burial mounds or ‘round barrows’ became more common. These personal graves sometimes included objects made of bronze and pewter, another useful alloy made from a combination of tin, lead, copper and other materials.		It was during the Bronze Age that burial mounds or ‘round barrows’ became more common. These personal graves sometimes included objects made of bronze and pewter, another useful alloy made from a combination of tin, lead, copper and other materials.

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	Tin is a basic chemical element that is extracted from other ores. The predominant source of tin is cassiterite (SnO2), which is the oxide form of the highly crystalline, silvery coloured metal.		Tin is a basic chemical element that is extracted from other ores. The predominant source of tin is cassiterite (SnO2), which is the oxide form of the highly crystalline, silvery coloured metal.
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		+	A tin can also be a term used to describe a container made from a form of metal.

	= Properties of tin =		= Properties of tin =

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	* Glazing.		* Glazing.
	* Lead in construction.		* Lead in construction.
−	* Kubiena tin.
	* Metal in construction.		* Metal in construction.
	* Soldering.		* Soldering.

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	* Decorative metal ceilings.		* Decorative metal ceilings.
	* Glazing.		* Glazing.
		+	* Lead in construction.
	* Kubiena tin.		* Kubiena tin.
	* Metal in construction.		* Metal in construction.
	* Soldering.		* Soldering.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	The existence of tin deposits in England was not widely known outside of the country for several centuries, but the increased demand for bronze tools prompted others to search for deposits of this valuable resource. Greek explorers initially discovered the tin mines in what is now Cornwall, and then Roman invaders followed shortly after in their efforts to control the tin trade. It was the Romans who first started using tin to plate certain materials, like copper, to protect them and keep them shiny.		The existence of tin deposits in England was not widely known outside of the country for several centuries, but the increased demand for bronze tools prompted others to search for deposits of this valuable resource. Greek explorers initially discovered the tin mines in what is now Cornwall, and then Roman invaders followed shortly after in their efforts to control the tin trade. It was the Romans who first started using tin to plate certain materials, like copper, to protect them and keep them shiny.

−	The Bronze Age is believed to have lasted in the UK until roughly 700 BCE, which marked the beginning of the Iron Age. However, tin continued to be widely used in instances where moisture - such the combinations of salt water and maritime objects ~~or rainwater and public statuary~~ - would be an ongoing concern.	+	The Bronze Age is believed to have lasted in the UK until roughly 700 BCE, which marked the beginning of the Iron Age. However, tin continued to be widely used in instances where moisture - such the combinations of salt water and maritime objects - would be an ongoing concern.

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−	Wheal Coates tin mine opened in 1802 and worked until 1889. ~~The image of~~ the ~~Towanroath Shaft engine house~~, ~~famous on postcards, calendars, and on the telly represents for many the serene beauty~~ of the ~~north Cornish coast. In reality this industrial landscape holds a harsh and austere history.~~	+	Wheal Coates tin mine in Cornwall opened in 1802 and was worked until 1889. As the industry declined, most of the miners left Cornwall to find work overseas.
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−	~~At its peak Cornish mining employed upwards of 30,000 people. In the mid nineteenth century the industry began to decline, and in 1875 over 10,000~~ miners left Cornwall to find work overseas.	+
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= Introduction =

Tin is a basic chemical element that is extracted from other ores. The predominant source of tin is cassiterite (SnO2), which is the oxide form of the highly crystalline, silvery coloured metal.

= Properties of tin =

Tin is soft, pliable and light, so it can be formed into different shapes, such as bearings, when properly worked. In its refined state, tin is corrosion resistant, which is one of the reasons it is often used to coat (or plate) other substances such as copper, lead, nickel or zinc to create various types of sheet metal. It is not impervious to corrosion from certain acids or alkalis.

There are also tin sheets (sometimes referred to as tinplate) made from thin sheets of iron or steel that are coated with tin. Tinplate is corrosion resistant and non-toxic, which makes it suitable for lining steel cans and other items that require protection from deterioration due to rust.

While tin on its own is too soft and brittle to be used on its own, it can be melted and combined with other metals to form several commonly used materials. For example, tin plus copper forms the alloy bronze, tin plus lead produces both pewter and solder and tin plus silver (and other metals) results in amalgam for dental purposes.

= History =

The discovery of tin dates to the Bronze Age - a period of history where humans moved away from working solely with stone to produce objects such as weapons and tools. Early examples of tin date to roughly 3500 BCE in Anatolia (what is modern day Turkey), while evidence in the UK is slightly later - approximately 2500 BCE.

The use of metals was not entirely unknown prior to the Bronze Age, but metal objects from earlier periods were usually made from a single type of metal. These objects were not particularly well suited for tasks that required durability.

During the Bronze Age, the discovery of the smelting process allowed humans to combine copper and tin to produce bronze - a much harder metal alloy. The durability and superiority of the substance has been reflected in the numerous bronze artefacts of the period that have survived.

It was during the Bronze Age that burial mounds or ‘round barrows’ became more common. These personal graves sometimes included objects made of bronze and pewter, another useful alloy made from a combination of tin, lead, copper and other materials.

The mining of copper and the acquisition of tin resulted in the development of noteworthy bronze metalworking skills that produced fine tools and other durable implements. Where these skills progressed, farming based cultures increasingly began to rely on hunting based activities to supplement their food supplies. This resulted in the increased production of a wide range of weapons and tools such as axes, knives, spears and daggers, as well as ornamental items such as rings, beads, pins and bracelets.

The existence of tin deposits in England was not widely known outside of the country for several centuries, but the increased demand for bronze tools prompted others to search for deposits of this valuable resource. Greek explorers initially discovered the tin mines in what is now Cornwall, and then Roman invaders followed shortly after in their efforts to control the tin trade. It was the Romans who first started using tin to plate certain materials, like copper, to protect them and keep them shiny.

The Bronze Age is believed to have lasted in the UK until roughly 700 BCE, which marked the beginning of the Iron Age. However, tin continued to be widely used in instances where moisture - such the combinations of salt water and maritime objects or rainwater and public statuary - would be an ongoing concern.

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Wheal Coates tin mine opened in 1802 and worked until 1889. The image of the Towanroath Shaft engine house, famous on postcards, calendars, and on the telly represents for many the serene beauty of the north Cornish coast. In reality this industrial landscape holds a harsh and austere history.

At its peak Cornish mining employed upwards of 30,000 people. In the mid nineteenth century the industry began to decline, and in 1875 over 10,000 miners left Cornwall to find work overseas.
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In the 1800s, thousands of people in the UK worked in the tin mines and associated professions. In Cornwall alone, it is believed that nearly 30,000 were employed by the mining industry at its peak in the middle of the century, then tin mining experienced a sharp decline just prior to the start of the 1900s.

= Tin in the modern age =

The use of tin has continued into modern times. It has been combined with numerous materials to produce new alloys such as Babbitt metal, Britannia metal, German silver or argentine. Uses for tin and tin alloys include:

* Decorative tin-plated ceilings.
* Optoelectronic applications (such as liquid crystal displays).
* Tin plated copper kitchenware.
* Superconducting magnet coils.
* Float glass production (using molten tin and a bath of liquid).
* Metal pipes in a pipe organ (made from an alloy of tin and lead).

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* Alloys in the construction industry.
* Bronze.
* Copper in construction.
* Crinkly tin
* Decorative metal ceilings.
* Glazing.
* Kubiena tin.
* Metal in construction.
* Soldering.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Tin is a ~~basic~~ chemical element that is extracted from ~~other~~ ores. The predominant source of tin is cassiterite (SnO2), which is the oxide form of tin, a highly crystalline, silvery coloured metal.	+	Tin is a chemical element that is extracted from ores. The predominant source of tin is cassiterite (SnO2), which is the oxide form of tin, a highly crystalline, silvery coloured metal.

−	A tin can also ~~be a term used to~~ describe a container, generally made from ~~a type of~~ metal.	+	The word 'tin' can also describe a container, generally made from metal.

	= Properties of tin =		= Properties of tin =

−	Tin is pliable and light, so it can be formed into different shapes when ~~properly~~ worked. In its refined state, tin is corrosion resistant, which is one of the reasons it is often used to coat (or plate) other substances such as copper, lead, nickel or zinc ~~to create various types of sheet metal~~. It is not impervious to corrosion from certain acids or alkalis.	+	Tin is pliable and light, so it can be formed into different shapes when worked. In its refined state, tin is corrosion resistant, which is one of the reasons it is often used to coat (or plate) other substances such as copper, lead, nickel or zinc. However, it is not impervious to corrosion from certain acids or alkalis.

−	~~There are tin~~ sheets (sometimes referred to as tinplate) made from thin sheets of iron or steel coated with tin. Tinplate is corrosion resistant and non-toxic, which makes it suitable for lining steel cans and other items that require protection from deterioration due to rust.	+	Tin sheets (sometimes referred to as tinplate) are made from thin sheets of iron or steel coated with tin. Tinplate is corrosion resistant and non-toxic, which makes it suitable for lining steel cans and other items that require protection from deterioration due to rust.

−	While tin itself is too soft and brittle to be used on its own, it can be melted and combined with other metals to form several commonly used ~~materials~~. For example, tin ~~plus~~ copper forms the alloy bronze, tin ~~plus~~ lead produces both pewter and solder and tin ~~plus~~ silver (and other metals) ~~results in~~ amalgam for dental work.	+	While tin itself is too soft and brittle to be used on its own, it can be melted and combined with other metals to form several commonly used alloys. For example, tin and copper forms the alloy bronze, tin and lead produces both pewter and solder and tin combined with silver (and other metals) creates amalgam for dental work.

	= History =		= History =

−	The discovery of tin dates to the Bronze Age - a period of history ~~where~~ humans moved away from working solely with stone to produce objects such as weapons and tools. Early examples of materials made from tin date to roughly 3500 BCE in Anatolia (~~what is~~ modern day Turkey), while evidence in the UK is ~~slightly~~ later - approximately 2000 BCE.	+	The discovery of tin dates to the Bronze Age - a period of history during which humans moved away from working solely with stone to produce objects such as weapons and tools. Early examples of materials made from tin date to roughly 3500 BCE in Anatolia (modern day Turkey), while evidence in the UK is later - approximately 2000 BCE.

−	The use of metals ~~like~~ tin was not entirely unknown prior to the Bronze Age, but objects from earlier periods were usually made from a single type of metal. These objects were not ~~especially~~ suitable for tasks that required durability.	+	The use of metals such as tin was not entirely unknown prior to the Bronze Age, but objects from earlier periods were usually made from a single type of metal. These objects were not suitable for tasks that required durability.

−	During the Bronze Age, the discovery of the smelting process allowed humans to combine copper and tin to produce bronze - a metal alloy much harder than pure tin. The durability and superiority of this substance has been ~~documented~~ by the numerous bronze artefacts of the period that have survived over many centuries.	+	During the Bronze Age, the discovery of the smelting process allowed humans to combine copper and tin to produce bronze - a metal alloy much harder than pure tin. The durability and superiority of this substance has been proven by the numerous bronze artefacts of the period that have survived over many centuries.

−	It was during the Bronze Age that burial mounds (or ‘round barrows’) became more common. These personal graves sometimes included objects made of bronze and pewter. Pewter is ~~another~~ alloy made from a combination of tin, lead, copper and other materials.	+	It was during the Bronze Age that burial mounds (or ‘round barrows’) became more common. These personal graves sometimes included objects made of bronze and pewter. Pewter is an alloy made from a combination of tin, lead, copper and other materials.

−	The mining of copper and the acquisition of tin resulted in the development of valuable bronze metalworking skills that produced fine tools and other durable implements. ~~Where~~ these skills progressed, farming based cultures began to rely more on hunting based activities to supplement their food supplies. This resulted in the increased production of a wide range of bronze weapons and tools such as axes, knives, spears and daggers, as well as ornamental items such as rings, beads, pins and bracelets.	+	The mining of copper and the acquisition of tin resulted in the development of valuable bronze metalworking skills that produced fine tools and other durable implements. As these skills progressed, farming based cultures began to rely more on hunting based activities to supplement their food supplies. This resulted in the increased production of a wide range of bronze weapons and tools such as axes, knives, spears and daggers, as well as ornamental items such as rings, beads, pins and bracelets.

−	The existence of tin deposits in England was not widely known outside of the country for several centuries, but the increased demand for bronze tools prompted other civilisations to search abroad for deposits of this valuable resource. Phoenician and Greek explorers were the first to discover the tin mines in what is now Cornwall, and then Roman invaders followed ~~soon after~~ in their attempt to control the tin trade. It was the Romans who first started using tin to plate ~~certain~~ materials~~, like~~ copper, to protect them and keep them shiny.	+	The existence of tin deposits in England was not widely known outside of the country for several centuries, but the increased demand for bronze tools prompted other civilisations to search abroad for deposits of this valuable resource. Phoenician and Greek explorers were the first to discover the tin mines in what is now Cornwall, and then Roman invaders followed in their attempt to control the tin trade. It was the Romans who first started using tin to plate materials such as copper, to protect them and keep them shiny.

−	The Bronze Age is believed to have lasted in the UK until roughly 700 BCE, which marked the beginning of the Iron Age. However, tin continued to be widely used in instances where moisture - such the combinations of salt water and maritime objects - ~~would be~~ an ongoing concern.	+	The Bronze Age is believed to have lasted in the UK until roughly 700 BCE, which marked the beginning of the Iron Age. However, tin continued to be widely used in instances where moisture - such the combinations of salt water and maritime objects - was an ongoing concern.

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−	By the 1800s, thousands of people in the UK worked in the tin mines and associated professions. In Cornwall alone, it is believed that nearly 30,000 were employed by the mining industry at its peak in the middle of the century. The demand for tin experienced a sharp decline just prior to the start of the 1900s.	+	By the 1800s, thousands of people in the UK worked in the tin mines and associated professions. In Cornwall alone, it is believed that nearly 30,000 people were employed by the mining industry at its peak in the middle of the century. The demand for tin experienced a sharp decline just prior to the start of the 1900s.

	= Tin in the modern age =		= Tin in the modern age =

−	The specialised use of tin and its alloys has continued into modern times~~. These materials can be found in many contemporary applications~~, including:	+	The specialised use of tin and its alloys has continued into modern times, including:

	* Decorative tin-plated ceilings.		* Decorative tin-plated ceilings.
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	* Tin plated copper kitchenware.		* Tin plated copper kitchenware.
	* Superconducting magnet coils.		* Superconducting magnet coils.
−	* Float glass production (using molten tin ~~and a bath of liquid~~).	+	* Float glass production (using molten tin).
	* Metal pipes in a pipe organ (made from an alloy of tin and lead).		* Metal pipes in a pipe organ (made from an alloy of tin and lead).
−		+	* Tin has been combined with other materials to produce new alloys such as Babbitt metal, Britannia metal and German silver (or argentine).
−	Tin has ~~also~~ been combined with other materials to produce new alloys such as Babbitt metal, Britannia metal and German silver (or argentine).	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Tin is a basic chemical element that is extracted from other ores. The predominant source of tin is cassiterite (SnO2), which is the oxide form of ~~the~~ highly crystalline, silvery coloured metal.	+	Tin is a basic chemical element that is extracted from other ores. The predominant source of tin is cassiterite (SnO2), which is the oxide form of tin, a highly crystalline, silvery coloured metal.

−	A tin can also be a term used to describe a container made from a ~~form~~ of metal.	+	A tin can also be a term used to describe a container, generally made from a type of metal.

	= Properties of tin =		= Properties of tin =

−	Tin is ~~soft,~~ pliable and light, so it can be formed into different shapes~~, such as bearings,~~ when properly worked. In its refined state, tin is corrosion resistant, which is one of the reasons it is often used to coat (or plate) other substances such as copper, lead, nickel or zinc to create various types of sheet metal. It is not impervious to corrosion from certain acids or alkalis.	+	Tin is pliable and light, so it can be formed into different shapes when properly worked. In its refined state, tin is corrosion resistant, which is one of the reasons it is often used to coat (or plate) other substances such as copper, lead, nickel or zinc to create various types of sheet metal. It is not impervious to corrosion from certain acids or alkalis.

−	There are ~~also~~ tin sheets (sometimes referred to as tinplate) made from thin sheets of iron or steel ~~that are~~ coated with tin. Tinplate is corrosion resistant and non-toxic, which makes it suitable for lining steel cans and other items that require protection from deterioration due to rust.	+	There are tin sheets (sometimes referred to as tinplate) made from thin sheets of iron or steel coated with tin. Tinplate is corrosion resistant and non-toxic, which makes it suitable for lining steel cans and other items that require protection from deterioration due to rust.

−	While tin ~~on its own~~ is too soft and brittle to be used on its own, it can be melted and combined with other metals to form several commonly used materials. For example, tin plus copper forms the alloy bronze, tin plus lead produces both pewter and solder and tin plus silver (and other metals) results in amalgam for dental ~~purposes~~.	+	While tin itself is too soft and brittle to be used on its own, it can be melted and combined with other metals to form several commonly used materials. For example, tin plus copper forms the alloy bronze, tin plus lead produces both pewter and solder and tin plus silver (and other metals) results in amalgam for dental work.

	= History =		= History =

−	The discovery of tin dates to the Bronze Age - a period of history where humans moved away from working solely with stone to produce objects such as weapons and tools. Early examples of tin date to roughly 3500 BCE in Anatolia (what is modern day Turkey), while evidence in the UK is slightly later - approximately 2000 BCE.	+	The discovery of tin dates to the Bronze Age - a period of history where humans moved away from working solely with stone to produce objects such as weapons and tools. Early examples of materials made from tin date to roughly 3500 BCE in Anatolia (what is modern day Turkey), while evidence in the UK is slightly later - approximately 2000 BCE.

−	The use of metals was not entirely unknown prior to the Bronze Age, but ~~metal~~ objects from earlier periods were usually made from a single type of metal. These objects were not ~~particularly well suited~~ for tasks that required durability.	+	The use of metals like tin was not entirely unknown prior to the Bronze Age, but objects from earlier periods were usually made from a single type of metal. These objects were not especially suitable for tasks that required durability.

−	During the Bronze Age, the discovery of the smelting process allowed humans to combine copper and tin to produce bronze - a ~~much harder~~ metal alloy. The durability and superiority of this substance has been documented by the numerous bronze artefacts of the period that have survived.	+	During the Bronze Age, the discovery of the smelting process allowed humans to combine copper and tin to produce bronze - a metal alloy much harder than pure tin. The durability and superiority of this substance has been documented by the numerous bronze artefacts of the period that have survived over many centuries.

−	It was during the Bronze Age that burial mounds or ‘round barrows’ became more common. These personal graves sometimes included objects made of bronze and pewter, another ~~useful~~ alloy made from a combination of tin, lead, copper and other materials.	+	It was during the Bronze Age that burial mounds (or ‘round barrows’) became more common. These personal graves sometimes included objects made of bronze and pewter. Pewter is another alloy made from a combination of tin, lead, copper and other materials.

−	The mining of copper and the acquisition of tin resulted in the development of ~~noteworthy~~ bronze metalworking skills that produced fine tools and other durable implements. Where these skills progressed, farming based cultures ~~increasingly~~ began to rely on hunting based activities to supplement their food supplies. This resulted in the increased production of a wide range of weapons and tools such as axes, knives, spears and daggers, as well as ornamental items such as rings, beads, pins and bracelets.	+	The mining of copper and the acquisition of tin resulted in the development of valuable bronze metalworking skills that produced fine tools and other durable implements. Where these skills progressed, farming based cultures began to rely more on hunting based activities to supplement their food supplies. This resulted in the increased production of a wide range of bronze weapons and tools such as axes, knives, spears and daggers, as well as ornamental items such as rings, beads, pins and bracelets.

−	The existence of tin deposits in England was not widely known outside of the country for several centuries, but the increased demand for bronze tools prompted other civilisations to search for deposits of this valuable resource. Phoenician and Greek explorers were the first to discover the tin mines in what is now Cornwall, and then Roman invaders followed ~~shortly~~ after in their ~~efforts~~ to control the tin trade. It was the Romans who first started using tin to plate certain materials, like copper, to protect them and keep them shiny.	+	The existence of tin deposits in England was not widely known outside of the country for several centuries, but the increased demand for bronze tools prompted other civilisations to search abroad for deposits of this valuable resource. Phoenician and Greek explorers were the first to discover the tin mines in what is now Cornwall, and then Roman invaders followed soon after in their attempt to control the tin trade. It was the Romans who first started using tin to plate certain materials, like copper, to protect them and keep them shiny.

	The Bronze Age is believed to have lasted in the UK until roughly 700 BCE, which marked the beginning of the Iron Age. However, tin continued to be widely used in instances where moisture - such the combinations of salt water and maritime objects - would be an ongoing concern.		The Bronze Age is believed to have lasted in the UK until roughly 700 BCE, which marked the beginning of the Iron Age. However, tin continued to be widely used in instances where moisture - such the combinations of salt water and maritime objects - would be an ongoing concern.
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−	In the 1800s, thousands of people in the UK worked in the tin mines and associated professions. In Cornwall alone, it is believed that nearly 30,000 were employed by the mining industry at its peak in the middle of the century. The demand for tin experienced a sharp decline just prior to the start of the 1900s.	+	By the 1800s, thousands of people in the UK worked in the tin mines and associated professions. In Cornwall alone, it is believed that nearly 30,000 were employed by the mining industry at its peak in the middle of the century. The demand for tin experienced a sharp decline just prior to the start of the 1900s.

	= Tin in the modern age =		= Tin in the modern age =

−	The specialised use of tin continued into modern times. ~~It was combined with numerous~~ materials ~~to produce new alloys such as Babbitt metal~~, ~~Britannia metal, German silver or argentine.~~	+	The specialised use of tin and its alloys has continued into modern times. These materials can be found in many contemporary applications, including:
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−	~~Uses for tin and tin alloys include~~:	+

	* Decorative tin-plated ceilings.		* Decorative tin-plated ceilings.
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	* Float glass production (using molten tin and a bath of liquid).		* Float glass production (using molten tin and a bath of liquid).
	* Metal pipes in a pipe organ (made from an alloy of tin and lead).		* Metal pipes in a pipe organ (made from an alloy of tin and lead).
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		+	Tin has also been combined with other materials to produce new alloys such as Babbitt metal, Britannia metal and German silver (or argentine).

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