why do acids not store in metal containers
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Strong acids, for example, are best stored in PMP or HDPE containers. This is partly because these plastics are chemically inert and so won't react with the substance. ... For this reason, it is not suitable to store certain chemicals in metal containers as they are likely to corrode.
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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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