tin

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Symbol Sn
Atomic Number 50
Atomic Mass 118.69
First Appearance TOS04 (13 Oct 1966)
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A silvery metal, tin was known in antiquity on Earth; it was element 50 on the periodic table and had an atomic mass of 118.69.[1] Harry Mudd once referred to the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 computer as a "tin-plated pot" when it exposed his lies and half-truths during a hearing.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Palestine, Eileen and Geoffrey Mandel (Editors). Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual. Star Trek. Book. Originally published by Star Fleet Productions, Inc.. Ballantine Books. 1977.
  2. Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Mudd's Women". Star Trek, season 1, episode 6 (Production number 04). Directed by Harvey Hart. Written by Stephen Kandel. Desilu Productions. 13 October 1966.