Tin concentrate is a processed ore containing tin (Sn) in varying percentages, typically obtained from cassiterite (SnO). It is a key raw material for tin smelting and refining.
Key Properties:
Chemical Formula: Primarily SnO (cassiterite)
Tin Content: Typically 30-70% Sn
Appearance: Dark brown to black powder or granules
Density: 6.8â??7.1 g/cm (varies with impurities)
Extraction Process: Gravity separation, flotation, or dredging from alluvial deposits
Common Applications:
Tin Smelting & Refining Used to produce refined tin ingots for industrial use.
Solder Manufacturing Major component in electronics, automotive, and construction.
Alloy Production Used in bronze, pewter, and bearing alloys.
Coatings & Plating Tin coatings for corrosion resistance in packaging and pipes.
Chemical Industry Tin compounds used in plastics, glass coatings, and catalysts.
Product Grades:
High-Grade Tin Concentrate >60% Sn, low impurities, used in premium smelting.
Medium-Grade Tin Concentrate 40-60% Sn, moderate impurity levels.
Low-Grade Tin Concentrate 30-40% Sn, requires further refining before smelting.
Tin ore is a naturally occurring mineral from which tin metal is extracted. The most common tin ore is cassiterite (SnO), which contains tin dioxide.
Properties of Tin Ore (Cassiterite)
Composition: Primarily tin dioxide (SnO)
Appearance: Brown to black, sometimes reddish or yellowish
Density: About 6.8 - 7.1 g/cm³ (very dense)
Hardness: 6 - 7 on the Mohs scale
Luster: Adamantine to metallic
With over 21 years of experience in Steel business, we are one of the active suppliers of high quality Tin Mill Black Plate (TMBP), Tinplate and Tin Free Steel for the food and beverage industry.
The supply of tin ore is expected to remain tight in the coming years due to the limited availability of tin resources.
Commodity 1 provides Tin ore directly from the mine site to the global market. There are no middlemen involved, only our staff on the ground. We strive to organize smooth and transparent transactions. We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers. We aim to be our customers�¢?? Tin ore supplier. We offer the best prices for our buyers.
PACKAGING & DELIVERY
Packaging Details: LUMS/Chips
Port: Lagos Apapa Port, Nigeria
Bags: 50 kg
Container: 20 ft
Lead time:
Quantity (metric tons) 25 MT/Month 125MT/Month
(Lead days) 30 Days 30 Days
COMPOSITION ANALYSIS OF THE TIN ORE
Metal Percentage
Tin 67%
Iron 15%
Quartz 12%
Other metals 6%
Tin ore composition varies slightly based on the source and what region of Nigeria it is collected. We encourage buyers to ask for a free sample for their composition analysis and evaluation of ready-to-ship material. Samples are free, but buyers should arrange to pick up a free piece with a courier service.
