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Why are acid stored in a glass containers rather than plastics?
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∙ 9y ago
Acids are now stored in plastic containers. There are some advantages to plastic.
First, plastic won't break if you drop it on the lab floor.
Second, there is an acid (hydrofluoric acid, which is always called HF because "hydrofluoric" and "hydrochloric" sound a lot alike but "hydrofluoric" is far more dangerous) that can't be stored in glass at all. HF will eat right through a glass container. It can be, and is, stored in plastic. Having said that, no one in an educational setting should ever have access to this product. Do an exercise here: draw a square 125mm on each side. If HF comes into contact with that much of the skin on your body, you will die without EXTREMELY aggressive medical care from people who know how to manage HF casualties. And even if your medical attendants have been to Honeywell's school - Honeywell is the company that makes most of the HF in the United States - and they have all the chemicals needed to save your life, there are no guarantees.
Next, plastic containers weigh less.
And they can be made with a roughened surface for better gripping.
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Why acid stored in glass containers rather than in plastic?
Acids are typically stored in glass containers because some acids will destroy plastic vessels.
Why not to store gasoline in a glass jar?
If the glass jar cracks or breaks the gasoline will spill and spread, creating a fire hazard. Gasoline should be stored in containers that are much less fragile than glass.
Is a broken glass a chemical hazard?
Not directly. It can be a physical hazard. The only connection to chemical hazards is that dangerous chemicals might be stored in glass containers, and released by breakage. Laboratory containers may contain many dangerous chemicals, and individual chemicals that are dangerous if combined.
Examples of homogeneous materials?
metals , plastics , glass and ceramic
Explain why water is wet on the sides of any glass containers?
Water condensation can collect on the sides of containers with cold contents, especially glass containers. This condensation happens due to the water vapor in the air turning into a liquid as it hits the cold air that forms through conduction against the container. Glass containers more readily collect vapor due to their ability to conduct heat well.
Why are acids stored in glass containers rather than plastics?
Acids are typically stored in glass containers because some acids will destroy plastic vessels or react adversely with them.
Why acid stored in glass containers rather than in plastic?
Acids are typically stored in glass containers because some acids will destroy plastic vessels.
How is bromine stored?
in glass containers
Why are most chemicals stored in the glass or plastic containers rather than a metallic ones?
As plastic and glass material are non reactive they are used to store chemicals. If we will store it in some reactive material the chemical substances will loose their property,ultimately it will give some other substance.
Can HFO3 acid be contained?
Hydrofluoric acid is used to etch glass, so it cannot be stored in glass containers, but it can be stored in polyethylene and Teflon containers.
Why should liquid medication be stored in glass bottles?
Medications stored in glass containers are usually liquid. These medications are better stored in glass due to how they sometimes react to the plastic of the other containers. Also, some of these glass containers are known to be darkened, in order to help preserve the medication in the bottle.
How is cesium stored?
Cesium is stored ins sealed glass containers filled with argon.
Why is acid stored in glass containers?
Glass is resistant to acids whereas other materials can be corroded.
Why should basic drugs be stored in alkalis free glass containers?
This is because OH- may be released from glass containers and it may precipitate basic drugs from the solutions of their salts.
How is fluorine stored in a lab as it cannot be stored in glass?
it is stored in a lab in metal containers and/or in steal container b/c it reacts chemically with other materials..ie: glass, water, plastic...
What materials can be used to store acetone?
Glass is best. Metal containers are o.k and some but not all solvent resistant plastics.
What is honey packed in?
Honey is most frequently packed and stored in glass containers, sometimes with the bee hive wax stored inside.
