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What is tin plague ? |
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Answer» Solution :Tin exist in three ALLOTROPIC forms, i.e,Prey, white and rhombic, `"Grey" UNDERSET(larr)overset(291K)(rarr)"White"underset(larr)overset(434K)(rarr)"Rhombic"` In cold countries, the conversion of white tin to grey tin occurs. Since grey tin is quite brittle, it starts CRUMBLING down and hence tin gets corroded. This corroding PROCESS of tin is called tin disease or tin PEST or plague. |
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