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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.

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Ted Mooney, P.E.
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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,

Dr. Thomas H. Cook
Galvanizing Consultant - Hot Springs, South Dakota, USA

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