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How does vinegar affect steel?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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15y ago

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In the case of Low Carbon Steel, the acetic acid in the vinegar could react and create Iron Acetate. If the Steel is completely submerged and not exposed to air, a dark orange material can form on the bottom of the container that is insoluble in water.

In the case of Stainless Steel, vinegar is often used to clean cookware.

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14y ago

In short, vinegar is an acid. Acid types and strengths vary in the different types of vinegar.

The acid in the vinegar will remove stains and bacteria. Prolonged contact with stainless steel will cause it to corrode pending on the strength.... It is - an acid.....

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This depends on the type of steel (stainless steel is very resistant), temperature, pressure and the type of acid.

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yes!

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