ocr: TIN KEY FACIS MAJOR Malaysia, Brazil, PRODUCERS Bolrvia, Thailand, Indonesia, China IMPORIANT Corrosion-resistant, PROPERTIES soft, low melting, point, good electricity conductor USES Timplate, solder, cans, ball bearings, electrical appliances, pewter, polishing compounds ANNUAL 110,000 tonnes WORLDWIDE (121,000 tons) PRODUCTION COMMENT In medietal times tin foil was often usedfor dental fillings. COTO EARTH GALLERY