May 23, 2019
Tin is generated via the long s-process in low-to-medium mass stars (with masses of 0.6 to 10 times that of Sun), and finally by beta decay of the heavy isotopes of indium.
It is estimated that, at current consumption rates and technologies, the Earth will run out of mine-able tin in 40 years. Tin extraction and use can be dated to the beginnings of the Bronze Age around 3000 BC In 2006, about half of all tin produced was used in solder.
