UNVEILING TIN: FROM MALLEABLE METAL TO "TIN PEST"REVEALING TIN: THE JOURNEY OF A METAL FROM VERSATILE TO PERILOUS

Tin, the silvery-white metal renowned for its flexibility, has fascinated humankind for centuries. Used in everything from ancient bronze towards 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