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No, food cans are made of steel, cans for nonacidic beverages are usually made of aluminum, cans for acidic beverages are made of steel. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, sometimes with other elements (some steel alloys include some nickel, but these are usually specialty steels and should not be needed in cans).
Tin cans are typically made of steel or aluminum, not plastic. The term "tin" is a misnomer as cans are generally made of other materials instead of tin.
Tin cans are typically made from steel coated with a thin layer of tin. The rusting of tin cans is primarily caused by the steel core of the can, which is more susceptible to rust when exposed to moisture and oxygen. Factors such as the thickness of the tin coating, the type of protective coatings, and the environment in which the cans are stored can also affect the rate of rusting.
On average, a standard garbage bag can hold around 30-35 pounds of weight. So, if you have a garbage bag full of crushed pop cans, it may weigh anywhere from 30-35 pounds depending on the weight of the cans and how compacted they are.
Approximately 56 cans can be made from recycled aluminum for the same cost as producing 16 cans from ore. Recycling aluminum requires significantly less energy and resources compared to extracting aluminum from ore, making it a more sustainable and cost-effective option.