Tin is a silvery-white post transition metal with a melting point of 232 degrees Celsius. It is a relatively soft and malleable metal. It has oxidation states of +2 and +4 with the +4 oxidation state being the most stable. It is also resistant to oxidation at room temperature. It makes up for this through the the occurrence of "tin pest", where it switches allotropes and turns into a powder. This happens in colder temperatures. 

Tin has many uses. It was one of the first metals to be intentionally alloyed with copper to make bronze, which was more durable than either metal alone. It is also used in glass production to get flat, smooth panes, as a solder, and many others.