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Because rhubarb is slightly acidic so it reacts with the steel creating a gas
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoSteel cans are not suitable for storing fruit because the acid in the fruit will react with the steel. The fruit would not be edible.
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∙ 11y agoRhubarb has a large amount of oxalic acid, which will eat away at the tin and steel in cans. This will probably make a hole in the can and give the rhubarb a metallic taste.
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Why were steel cans not suitable for storing fruit?
The acids in the fruit would react with the steel, creating hard swells or leakers. Cans now are lined with coatings that delay such reactions.
What is the gas formed in rhubarb cans?
The gas in steel cans of rhubarb is a by-product of a natural process wherein methane forms in the colon and is secreted through the rectum and anus. If properly captured, this gas can be stored indefinitely in the steel can for later use.
Name the uses for electroplating?
Cans which are made from steel, are electroplated with tin. (This is safe for storing food)
The rain will hurt the rhubarb?
Not if it's in cans.
Do you think the rain will hurt the rhubarb?
Not if it's in cans.
Why are tin cans better than steel cans for storing food?
It's cheaper to make cans with a main steel body and coat them with tin. Strength of steel and the corrosion resistance of tin.
When a magnet is used to separate cans are the steel cans attracted or left behind?
The steel cans will be attracted.
Who invented storing your food in cans?
Nicole
Do tin cans contain steel?
It depends on the can. Soup cans might contain steel. Soda cans are made of aluminum.
What are tin cans used for?
They are used for storing food.
How do you separate aluminium and steel cans?
using a magnet: steel atracts and aluminum doesn't
What are the steps involved in recycling steel cans?
1. Steel cans arrive at a recycling center. 2. The cans are removed from the conveyor belt with an electromagnet. 3. The cans are smashed and baled. 4. The steel cans are delivered to a facility where they are melted and cast into ingots. 5. The steel ingots are rolled out into sheets. 6. These sheets are delivered to manufacturers that turn them into new cans.
