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All replicas are made to order and AncientCraft will dispatch your item(s) as soon as practicably possible. Replica's will normally be sent to you in under 40 working days. International orders are generally received in under 60 days.

 

 

Tin Ore

£8.00Price
Excluding VAT
Out of Stock
  • You can't make true bronze without tin! During the Bronze Age, a common alloy ratio was 90% copper to 10% tin (with some variation). But why does that 10% of a soft metal with a low melting point make all the difference? Its because both copper and tin have a regular atomic lattice, which means they can deform easily. When combined, their atoms of different sizes can't move across each other as easily, resulting in a harder material: bronze. This tin ore, also known as cassiterite comes from Cornwall.

    Mixture of ore supplied in a bag.

  • In order for me to appropriately tailor the replica to best suit your needs, It is important for me to understand what you wish to use the replica for.

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