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  • 11-12-2021
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Would an alkaline earth metal make a good replacement for tin in a tin can?

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  • 11-12-2021

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Definitely not. This is because the alkaline earth metal [basically group 2 elements] are reactive and will react with the contents of the can, contaminating it.

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