Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
- Pine Beach, NJ
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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.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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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