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Can we store concentrated sodium hydroxide in zinc container?
Can we store concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide in a zinc container?
Tanima C.I am a student - India
February 19, 2009
No -- but no flash card quizzes, please, Tanima. It isn't possible to tell from your question whether this is a homework question which you are supposed to be spending time thinking about, or whether it is a practical question you have as an intern, or what :-)
Please explain your situation. Thanks.
Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
(Ted is available for instant or longterm help)
February 19, 2009
March 30, 2009
The answer is "NO." Zinc is amphoteric, it can act as an acid or a base. The base sodium hydroxide attacks the zinc.
Regards,
Galvanizing Consultant - Hot Springs, South Dakota, USA
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