What is tin plate steel?
Tinplate is a material made by coating a thin sheet of steel with tin. The resulting material offers the durable strength of steel with the corrosion resistance of tin. Tinplate is used primarily in cans and containers.HistoryTinplate has its roots in tinning, the application of tin to iron or steel as a protective coating. Small iron objects, such as saddle stirrups and bridle bits, were tinned to prevent corrosion.Modern TinplateTinplate was once manufactured using acid washes and molten tin, both of which created a dangerous work environment for metal workers. Modern manufacturing processes use electrolytic plating instead, which uses an electrical charge and chemical compounds to perform the same function.VariationsTinplate can have either a shiny or matte surface, depending upon the manufacturing processes used.ApplicationsEverything from food cans to collector’s tins are made from tinplate. You’ve probably seen many containers made with tinplate, including aerosol cans, decorativ
