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because the steel itself will react with the food and the rust can get in the food so tin is used because it doesn't react with liquids so it wont rust.
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Why are steel cans coated in tin?
steel cans are coated in tin so whatever is in the tin does not react with the metal
What food cans are made of tin?
They are made from steel with a thin coating of tin to prevent corrosion.
Why are steel cans coated with tin is used to store food?
They're not - or not any more. When it was done (a century ago) it was to prevent the steel of the cans from rusting.
Are tin cans really made of tin?
No, they are usually made of aluminum, frequently from recycled aluminium. They can also be made of tin-coated steel.
Coated onto steel cans to prevent corrosion?
Tin and enamels (lacquers) are used to coat cans. See Related Links.
What metal is used to coat cans and why?
Steel cans coated with a thin layer of tin to prevent rusting of the steel. If the can contents are acidic a further layer of polyethylene is added to the inside surfaces.
What is the most common usage of tinplate?
A tin-plate is defined to be a thin sheet of iron or a steel alloy that is coated with tin. This helps prevent the steel from rusting. They are most commonly used to make cans and pots.
What are metal cans coated with?
Depends on the metal used but it can be coated with tin, paint or paper.
Why is steel plated with tin used in the food industry?
Because steel will react with the food and could oxidize (Rust), which could penetrate the can and allow in bacteria to contaminate the food.Actually most modern "tin" cans contain no tin, the steel is coated with a protective layer of plastic instead.
What will baked beans do inside a dented steel can?
Steel cans are coated with tin (a less reactive metal) to prevent a chemical reaction so nothing will happen to a dented steel can if there are baked beans which are acidic in it.
Do tin cans contain steel?
It depends on the can. Soup cans might contain steel. Soda cans are made of aluminum.
How long do tin cans take to go away?
Tin cans (tin coated steel cans) will rust away within a few years if exposed to moisture, On camping trips it is common to toss empty cans in the fire to remove protective paint or plastic which protects the metal from oxidation to hasten the process. In dry conditions they can last for many decades.
