Tin can
device · 1810 · Industrial Revolution
A tinplate can for storing food (Durand).
What it is made of
- Can body — has part. A tin cylinder.
- Double seam of a can — has part. A sealed seam between the lid and the bottom.
- Inner lacquer coating — has part. It protects against contact with the product.
Principles and materials it uses
Where it is used
- Canning — is used in. Canned food in tins.
History: what it evolved from and what it influenced
- Aluminium can — evolved into. A tin can.