Even a small patch of tin pest could change the ability of solder to conduct electricity.
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The lead-free and cadmium-free tin lining is susceptible to tin pest.
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On its own it is prone to tin pest and growth of tin whiskers.
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Another coating issue is tin pest, the transformation of tin to a powdery allotrope at low temperature.
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Retards growth of tin whiskers, inhibits tin pest.
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Tin pest is of relevance today because the lead-free solder used in electronic connections is almost pure tin.
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He thinks that the same technique could be used to assess the risk of tin pest emerging in any tin alloy, and help find appropriate alloy for particular conditions.
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Tin pest was a particular problem in northern Europe in the 18th century as organ pipes made of tin alloy would sometimes be affected during long cold winters.