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Tin cans (tin coated steel cans) will rust away within a few years if exposed to moisture, On camping trips it is common to toss empty cans in the fire to remove protective paint or plastic which protects the metal from oxidation to hasten the process. In dry conditions they can last for many decades.

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How long does it take tin cans to decompose?

It depends on the status of the can.Tin cans (tin coated steel cans) will rust away within a few years if exposed to moisture,On camping trips it is common to toss empty cans in the fire to remove protective paint or plastic which protects the metal from oxidation to hasten the process.In dry conditions they can last for many decades.


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It can take tin cans anywhere from 50 to 100-years to biodegrade. The decomposition is very dependent on the environment where the material is decomposing.


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How long does it take to decompose a tin can?

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What has tin in it?

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Can humidity affect tin cans?

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Why are steel cans coated in tin?

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When was Tin Cans with Strings to You created?

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