Soft Drink 300 ml

Description

A soft drink can, also known as a beverage can or pop can, is a metal container designed to hold a specific volume of liquid, typically a carbonated soft drink, but also including alcoholic beverages, juices, teas, and energy drinks. These cans are commonly made from aluminum or tin-plated steel. The interior of the can is coated with an epoxy resin or polymer to prevent the liquid from interacting with the metal.
Key Characteristics:
Material: Primarily aluminum (around 75% of production) or tin-plated steel (around 25%).
Shape: Cylindrical, with a diameter around 2.6 inches (6.62 cm) and height of 4.8 inches (12.2 cm) for a standard 12-ounce can, according to Dimensions.com.
Interior Coating: Epoxy resin or polymer to prevent corrosion and contamination.
Opening Mechanism: Typically features a stay-tab opening mechanism, often a “wide-mouth” version introduced in the late 1990s.
Volume: Commonly available in 12-ounce (355 ml) sizes.
Global Production: Approximately 370 billion beverage cans are produced annually worldwide.
Common Uses: Contain a wide variety of drinks, including:
Carbonated soft drinks (colas, lemon-lime, etc.).
Fruit juices.
Teas.
Energy drinks.