Grow Shiny Tin Crystals ⚡ From Solution to Solder and Food Cans #chemistry #science

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This demo shows tin crystals forming from a stannous chloride solution under electrolysis. Tin ions are reduced at the cathode, depositing as metallic tin that grows into shiny crystals. Tin is familiar from electronics solder, food can coatings, and bronze alloys.

Safety note: Electrolysis involves electrical hazards and chemical solutions; this should only be performed in a controlled laboratory with proper PPE.

Attribution: Clip source: NileRed — original upload How to grow Tin Crystals! (2015) (Archive.org mirror of YouTube). Transformed under fair use: narration, music, trim (~30s), reframed visuals, educational subtitles.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-YbQN_twpw