why are acids not stored in a metal container
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Acid are not stored in metal containers because most acids react with iron and carbon that make the steel, making it soluble and over time it would rust out the container. Most acids can be stored in Teflon coated steel containers though, and even glass gets etched by acids over time.
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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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