Curated Video
Elements vs Alloys
We compare melting points of lead and tin to the melting point of their alloy, solder. By timing how long it takes samples of each to melt, we discover that the melting point of solder is actually lower than those of both lead and tin....
University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham: Periodic Table of Videos: Tin
A look at tin and its properties that allow it to be used as a coating on the inside of food containers, for metal in swords, and as part of solder for components. [15:17]