The material of tin ware is alloy, in which the content of pure tin is above 97%, and it does not contain lead, so it is suitable for daily use.

As early as ancient times, people discovered and used tin. Tin pots, tin candlesticks and other tin utensils are often found in some ancient tombs in China. According to research, during the Zhou Dynasty in China, the use of tin ware was very common. Tin daily necessities were also found in ancient tombs in Egypt.

Tin is the fourth precious metal after platinum, gold and silver. Glossy, non-toxic, not easy to be oxidized and discolored, with good sterilization, purification and preservation effects. Commonly used in food preservation, canned inner anti-corrosion film and so on.

Extended data tin is not oxidized in air at room temperature, but becomes tin dioxide when heated strongly. Tin dioxide is a white powder insoluble in water, which can be used to make enamel, white glaze and opalescent glass. Since 1970, people have used it to prevent air pollution-automobile exhaust often contains toxic carbon monoxide gas, but most of it can be converted into carbon dioxide at 300℃ under the catalysis of tin dioxide.

Tin ware has a long history, dating back to 3700 BC. In ancient times, people often put tin blocks at the bottom of the well to purify water. In the Japanese court, all the carefully brewed royal wines are made of tin utensils. It has the characteristics of unchangeable brown color, warm in winter and cool in summer, and honest and refreshing. Tin teapot is especially fragrant for making tea. It is cool to drink with tin cup, and the tin vase flower arrangement is not easy to wither. At the end of 18 and the beginning of 19, tin was used as a fresh-keeping tank.

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