why are acids are not stored in a metal containers?
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Reactivity of Metal Containers
When metal reacts with acid, salt and hydrogen gas are produced. This ultimately reduces the volume of the chemical being contained. As well as this, acid is a highly corrosive substance with the ability to eat away at most materials.
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Acids have a characteristic of corroding metals. They react with metals to form hydrogen gas. These can lead to many hazardous situations, some of which are mentioned below:
- Reduction of the amount of acid stored.
- Reaction with metals that can cause corrosion.
- We use mild acids like vinegar in pickles. If these food items are stored in metal containers then they will react to form some other toxic substances. If such food items are consumed, then the person may suffer from food poisoning or even death.
- Acids can rust the metal containers.
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