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A tin used for food packaging is actually tin-plated steel. So if the tin wears off, the steel beneath will rust.
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Why can a tin get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
Because the probable tin coating is porous or damaged.
How can a tin can get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
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.
Why does a tin can for containing can food can get rusty even though tin cans cannot rust?
A tin used for food packaging is actually tin-plated steel. So if the tin wears off, the steel beneath will rust.
Why a tin can get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
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.
Why can a tin can get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
Because so-called tin cans are actually made of Steel (Iron/Carbon alloy) with a thin coating of tin to act as a corrosion inhibitor.
What is the adjective for rust?
Rusty
Rusty is in what part of speech?
The word "rusty" can function as an adjective, describing something as covered in rust or in a state of disrepair.
Will nails go rusty if touched by a rusty nail?
no, rust is not a disease, rust is a chemical reaction that occurs when iron reacts with water and air
Do washers rust?
Yes, washers can rust. I have seen many rusty washers.
What is the scientists called if he studies rust?
Rusty
Are rusty magnets as strong as magnets that are not rusty?
The Rust affects the magnet. The magnetic energy won't work as well cause it has to work thru the rust. So no, rusty magnets are not as strong as a nonrusty magnet
Is rusty a verb?
No, "rusty" is not a verb. It is an adjective that typically describes something that is covered in rust or has become rusty.
