| Online link | https://doi.org/10.3133/pp1802S |
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| Description | Tin (Sn) is one of the first metals to be used by humans. Almost without exception, tin is used as an alloy. Its major uses today are for cans and containers, construction materials, transportation materials, and solder. |
| Originators | Kamilli, Robert J., Kimball, Bryn E., Carlin, James F. Jr., Schulz, Klaus J. (Editor), DeYoung, John H. Jr. (Editor), Seal, Robert R. II (Editor), Bradley, Dwight C. (Editor) |
| Publication | U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1802 This publication is available only as a PDF document. |