Tin Ore Extraction - Mineral Processing & Metallurgy
Aug 21, 2020· Most tin is found in alluvial deposits, riverbeds, and former riverbeds, as a result of erosion of ore bodies containing the metal. China and Indonesia are currently the world's largest producers. Tin is smelted at temperatures of up to 2500°F (1370°C) with carbon to produce low purity tin and CO 2 gas. It is then refined to high purity (>99% ...