Tin cans are not made entirely of tin, and the name "tin can" would be more accurate if it were "tinned can". The can is actually made of steel, plated on the outside with tin. The steel gives the can strength, and the tin plating helps to protect the steel from rusting. As your question indicates, there are situations in which the tin is not entirely successful in preventing rust. Aluminum cans are more naturally resistant to corrosion, and are also more easily made, because aluminum is more easily formed into a can than steel is.
The tin in tin cans rusted rapidly unless protected by a coating. Modern "tin cans" are not made from tin and so they do not have this problem. Now they are made of aluminum.
Yes, tin will go corrode and go rusty if left to the elements.
i dont know of an experiment to test this but copper will not rust, and bronze being comprised of tin and copper, the answer to which will rust fastest is steel. I hope this helps you.
it is an example of dirty stuff...just kidd'enit could be found on pipes, bikes, and tin..........usually tin. it is a sceintific word, i do know it's about carbohydrates, and calcium....maybe. example.. i was ridin mah bike.... it started to rain, i put out a tin pipe(lol), i brought it inside for air, hey, look, Rust!...............................................................................that probably didn't answer your question...........
A tin used for food packaging is actually tin-plated steel. So if the tin wears off, the steel beneath will rust.
A tin used for food packaging is actually tin-plated steel. So if the tin wears off, the steel beneath will rust.
Iron can are electroplated with tin to prevent the cans from rusting. Tin is a metal that resists rust.
Tin cans are not made entirely of tin, and the name "tin can" would be more accurate if it were "tinned can". The can is actually made of steel, plated on the outside with tin. The steel gives the can strength, and the tin plating helps to protect the steel from rusting. As your question indicates, there are situations in which the tin is not entirely successful in preventing rust. Aluminum cans are more naturally resistant to corrosion, and are also more easily made, because aluminum is more easily formed into a can than steel is.
The can is made of steel, thinly coated with tin or another non corrosive metal. If the can gets scratched, then the steel can start to rust.
Because the probable tin coating is porous or damaged.
Australian coins will not rust since none of them contain any iron, they may develop a patina or become discoloured if left in a moist environment. The money tin may rust though.
Tin actually will corrode. It is not actually all that resistant to corrosion. It is, however, less susceptible to corrosion than iron. That may be where the myth that it doesn't rust comes from.
Type your answer here... The black is oxidation (rust) on the tin, just like the red (rust) is on steel.
Most likely, the dent causes a 'peeled off' plating thus resulting in a rusty surface. Rust is harmful!
The tin in tin cans rusted rapidly unless protected by a coating. Modern "tin cans" are not made from tin and so they do not have this problem. Now they are made of aluminum.
Yes, but you should try to remove as much rust off of it as you can with a wirebrush, a wire scrubber, or balled up tin foil. A little rust probably won't kill you. Especially if your grill is made out of iron.