The element tin turns up in all sorts of alloys, but tin cans are - mostly - not made from tin, says Prof Allan Blackman from AUT, in ep 89 of Elemental.
The element tin turns up in all sorts of alloys, especially bronze.
Tin is found in tin whistles, organ pipes and with lead in electrical solders.
Tin cans are - mostly - not made from tin, says Professor Allan Blackman from the Auckland University of Technology, in episode 89 of Elemental.
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