Pewter+Chemical+&+Physical+Properties

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__Abstract__ This experiment is designed to explore the similarities and the more importantly the differences between pewter and its very close relative tin which makes up between 90 to 98 percent of pewter’s composition. This is done using a series of observational tests in which pewter and tin hoops, made by the students, are subjected to pressure and durability stress. The benefit of this is that the resulting data should clearly show the superior hardiness of pewter in comparison to tin. The special thing about this lab is that this data can then be applied in a historical context to explain the past usage of pewter as apposed to tin to make every day household items. This makes the whole lab not only a scientific experiment but also a historically relevant exploration.

Plinninger, Ralf, Bernhard Thomée, and Kolja Wolski. "The Modified Tension Test (MTT)." The Modified Tension Test (MTT) (2004) 545-548. 24 Feb 2009 .