Distinguish between Galvanizing and tinning.
Galvanizing
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Tinning
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A process of covering iron or steel with a thin coat of Zinc to prevent it from rusting.
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A process of covering iron or steel with a thin coat of Tin to prevent it from corrosion.
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In galvanizing, zinc protects the iron as it is more electropositive than iron. It does not allow iron to pass into solution.
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Tin protects base metal iron from corrosion, as it is less electropositive than iron and higher corrosion resistance.
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In galvanizing Zn continues to protect the metal by galvanic cell action, even if coating of Zn is broken.
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In tinning, tin protects the iron, till the coating is perfect. Any break in coating causes rapid corrosion
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Galvanized containers cannot be used for storing acidic food stuff, since Zn reacts with food acids forming Zn compounds which are highly toxic i.e. poisonous.
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Tin coated containers and utensils can be used for storing any food stuff since Tin is nontoxic and protects the metal from corrosion and does not causes food poisoning.
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