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tin is used to protect the inside of metal cans
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What is a paint can made of including the inside lining?
The plastic cans are just plastic, the metal cans are lined with a coat on teflon or lacquer.
What are the resources of a canning factory?
cans, the food that is inside of the can, machines, the maker of the cans and food,and metal that is used for the can. there are probabally more but i dont know all of them! :)
Why doesn't acidic food corrode a metal can before it's opened?
The inside of the cans have a protective coating that prevents or slows deterioration of the metal can by the acids in the food.
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.
How could a recycling center separate a mixture of metal cans?
They can seperate a mixture of metal cans by using a weight sensor (aluminum cans are lighter than tin cans).
where can i buy metal trash cans?
You could buy metal trash cans at any department store such as Sears. You could also find metal trash cans at Home Depot or Lowes for a good price.
What metal is used to coat cans?
Tin is the metal that is used to coat cans. The tin on the metal can acts a barrier to keep water and air away from the contents of the can.
What metal is used in coke cans?
I think the metal is aluminum
What does McDonald's recycle?
Paper, plastic, and metal cans.
Can raccoons be inside trash cans?
Yes, raccoons can certainly be inside trash cans. Raccoons are scavengers, so they are often found in trash cans searching for leftover food.
What metal is used for making cans?
Tin
Are paint cans stainless steel?
no there metal
