Tin Reduction

Chemical Formula: Sn, SnO3
Present as: anion, cation

Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn (for Latin: stannum) and atomic number 50, is a post-transition metal in group 14 of the periodic table. It is obtained chiefly from the mineral cassiterite, which contains tin dioxide, SnO2. Tin shows a chemical similarity to both of its neighbors in group 14, germanium and lead, and has two main oxidation states, +2 and the slightly more stable +4. Tin is the 49th most abundant element and has, with 10 stable isotopes, the largest number of stable isotopes in the periodic table, thanks to its magic number of protons. It has two main allotropes: at room temperature, the stable allotrope is β-tin, a silvery-white, malleable metal, but at low temperatures it transforms into the less dense grey α-tin, which has the diamond cubic structure. Metallic tin is not easily oxidized in air.
The first alloy used on a large scale was bronze, made of tin and copper, from as early as 3000 BC. After 600 BC, pure metallic tin was produced. Pewter, which is an alloy of 85–90% tin with the remainder commonly consisting of copper, antimony, and lead, was used for flatware from the Bronze Age until the 20th century. Although once used in foil the high cost of Tin prohibited widespread use. Today, tin is used in lead/tin solders, as an additive to certain specialized alloys (such as bronze) and in a variety of niche applications such as catalysts.

Anionic Tin can be removed by a variety of strong base anion resins. Tin compounds are rarely used in industry due to Tins scarcity.

Tetravalent Tin can be removed by a variety of strong acid cation resins. Tin compounds are rarely used in industry due to Tins scarcity.

Divalent tin can be removed by a variety of strong acid cation resins. Tim compounds are relatively rare because of Tins scarcity.

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SBG1

Media Sub Category Strong Base Anion
Polymer Matrix Styrenic Gel
Ionic Form Chloride
Applications:  

- Demineralization
- Trace Contaminants (U, Cr, As, Se, F, ClO₄, ClO₃)
- Nitrate Reduction
- Sulfate Reduction

CG8-H

Media Sub Category Strong Acid Cation
Polymer Matrix Styrenic Gel
Ionic Form Hydrogen
Applications:  

- Demineralization
- Cation Component in Mixed Beds

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