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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.
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∙ 13y agoA tin can rust as tins are commonly made of tin coated steel, and although tin cannot rust, if the steel underneath it gets exposed, as steel is mostly made up of iron, and iron rusts, the can will rust.
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∙ 9y agoA tin can can get rusty even though tin cannot rust, because what is commonly called a "tin can" is really a steel can thinly plated with tin. When the tin plating is damaged, the underlying steel can rust.
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∙ 11y agoBecause what is called a "tin can" is really a steel can with a thin layer of tin over its surface. Anybreak in the tin coating exposes the iron in the underlying steel to the atmosphere, and it begins to rust like any othersteel exposed to the atmosphere.
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Does tin roofing rust?
Yes, tin will go corrode and go rusty if left to the elements.
How do you get rust off of tin?
Try Coca-Cola
What substance makes tin cans rust the fastest?
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.
How do you do the experiment 'Which metal rust fastest copper bronze or steel?
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.
What are some examples of rust?
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...........
Why can a tin get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
Because the probable tin coating is porous or damaged.
Why a tin can can get rusty even though tin cannot rust?
A tin used for food packaging is actually tin-plated steel. So if the tin wears off, the steel beneath will rust.
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.
A tin can like the one used to contain canned food can get rusty even thoughtin cannot rust?
Although they are called tin cans, if you put a magnet up to one you will see they are actually made of steel. The insides are coated to protect the can from the food and the food from the can. Tin foil is not made of tin, either.
Does tin roofing rust?
Yes, tin will go corrode and go rusty if left to the elements.
If a tin of food has a dent in it can it be harmful to your health?
Most likely, the dent causes a 'peeled off' plating thus resulting in a rusty surface. Rust is harmful!
Who played Rusty in Rin Tin Tin?
Lee Aaker
Who was rin tin tin's sidekick?
Rusty (Lee Aaker) and Nennette .
Your Barbecue is rusty is it safe to cook on?
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.
