UNVEILING TIN: FROM MALLEABLE METAL TO "TIN PEST"DELVING INTO TIN: ITS MALLEABILITY AND THE MYSTERY OF "TIN PEST"

Tin, a silvery-white metal renowned for its ductility , has fascinated humankind for centuries. Used in everything from ancient bronze to modern electronics, tin's versatility is undeniable. Yet, this seemingly benign metal holds a hidden secret: "tin pest". This peculiar phenomenon, characterized by the gradual disintegration of tin into a powdery