The term CAN MATERIAL can be summarized as a material made of TIN, which is a metal element with the atomic number of 50 and symbol of Sn. TIN is a soft, malleable, ductile and silvery-white metal that is found in many ores, including cassiterite, stannite and teallite. It is used in many industries, such as electronics, construction, packaging and automotive. TIN is also used to make alloys, such as bronze and pewter.