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Tin (Sn) is used to coat iron cans because it prevents corrosion as it is less reactive than Iron and hence lower in the Reactivity Series than Iron.
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What is the metal element which is used to coat the outside of food cans?
Tin
Does tin react with oxygen?
No it doesn't at all. It is used to coat other metals. It was used in cans because it didn't rust and because it is non-toxic
Is tin hazardous?
nope but if its inhailed then it can cause nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps. the amount of tin absorbed from canned foods is too small to be concerned of.
Which metal that can be used as a coating on cans because it is less reactive than iron?
Tin
What metal is used to make soda cans?
The metal that is commonly used in a can is iron. lol xxxxxx^^^^^^Don't Like Lol'sOk, Aluminium is one. By the way did you ask this from the CGP questions?
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 is the metal element which is used to coat the outside of food cans?
Tin
Coated onto steel cans to prevent corrosion?
Tin and enamels (lacquers) are used to coat cans. See Related Links.
What aremajor uses of tin?
There are two major uses for it. It is used to coat food cans, to keep them from rusting. Tin has low toxicity, so you can safely store food in tin-plated steel cans. It is also used to make solder, which is used to join electrical components into circuits.
What is the use of tin?
Well there are tin cans and tin whistles and tin pan alley
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.
Can you get tin can poison from a can?
Tin can poisoning was from the lead (metal) that used to be used to seal tin cans. It is no longer used.
What are tin cans used for?
They are used for storing food.
What metal is used for making cans?
Tin
What are some uses for tin?
Tin is a great metal, and has a great resistance to corrosion. It is sometimes found in the native state! It is a shiny white metal, and alloyed with copper makes bronze. Tributyl tin is used as an anti-fouling paint for yacht hulls, but in this form it is lethal to much oceanic life. Probably the biggest uses for tin, are to coat steel cans with a fine coat of tin; and combined with lead it is used as solder.
What are tin cans made from?
Mostly now, aluminum is used to make cans.
What is uses of Tin?
Tin is commonly used for making beverage cans and bakeware.
