- Tin plating is an industrial process where metals are coated with a thin layer of tin. This usually involves steel, though can also be done with iron and copper. Base materials like iron and steel are therefore more protected from rust and corrosion through this process.
- Tinplate is durable and 100% recyclable. This material can be recycled endlessly without loosing quality.
- Tinplate has the strength and formability of steel and the nontoxic properties of tin.
- It is easily solderable.
- It is used largely for food and drink containers, paints, oils, pots and pants and tobacco. Recently it is also being used in toys, baking products and electronic equipment.
- Tinplate looks premium, which would satisfy my target audience.
- It is resistant to different temperatures, impervious to light, gas and diffusion.
- Very strong and light, tinplate is good at protecting products.
- Using tinplate lends a reduced carbon footprint and a saving of approximately 75% of energy consumption.
- However, when the metal is damaged or scratched, the underlying metal is left exposed, meaning that it can rust and corrode. As tin is one of the softer metals, it is easier to damage than others.
- Tinplate cannot resist freezing conditions.
Personal thoughts:
Tinplate seems to have many similar properties to steel, meaning that aluminum is still better for the environment and at reducing CO2 emissions. Tinplate, however, is commonly used for paint packaging and is therefore extremely suitable for the job.
Tinplate has many advantages, however, aluminium is slighter better for the environment and has similar advantages, so this might be the better metal to use during my project.
Tinplate has many advantages, however, aluminium is slighter better for the environment and has similar advantages, so this might be the better metal to use during my project.
References:
http://www.tinplate-products.com/
http://www.tinplate-products.com/
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/596655/tinplate
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-tin-plating.htm
http://www.apeal.org/uploads/ModuleXtender/Library/65/APEAL-LCA_summary_paper1.pdf
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-tin-plating.htm
http://www.apeal.org/uploads/ModuleXtender/Library/65/APEAL-LCA_summary_paper1.pdf
https://www.itri.co.uk/
http://www.packaging-int.com/article/metal-packaging-for-foods-reliable-tinplate-packaging-solutions.html
http://www.packaging-int.com/article/metal-packaging-for-foods-reliable-tinplate-packaging-solutions.html
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