These include : Zinc stannate fire retardants for plastics where European growth has been independently assessed at 12 per cent a year Vehicle batteries, lithium ion batteries and as an addition to zinc galvanising baths, collectively yielding a three year growth for new tin applications of almost 15 per cent Plumber's solder comprising 97 per cent tin and 3 per cent copper to replace the conventional 50 / 50 tin-lead alloy and offering an additional annual tin demand of 3, 000 tonnes.
