Tin is a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that is no easily oxidized in air. It has good conductivity and corrosion resistance while enhancing solderability of substrates that are no otherwise easily soldered to. It is manufactured as form of sphere.

The plate form of Tin can produce a whitish-grey color that is preferable when a dull or matte appearance is desired. It can also produce a shiny, metallic look when a bit more luster is preferred. Tin offers a decent level of conductivity, making tin plating useful in the manufacturing of various electronic components