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Many acids react with most metals, often producing soluble substances. Acid + metal --> salt + water. This 'eats' away at the container and causes it to leak. Glass (almost always) and polythene are unaffected by acids. However, before the advent of polythene, concentrated sulfuric acid was stored in lead vessels.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoIn many cases, it is unsafe to store acid in metal containers because some acids can damage the containers, in ways such as dissolving or corroding them. So acids must be stored in containers that can safely hold them.
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Why are acids put in metal containers?
metal is the only thing acids cant burn through
Why is acid stored in glass containers?
Glass is resistant to acids whereas other materials can be corroded.
Why are curd pickles or any acidic material stored in metal containers?
because it do not get spoiled
Why can't pickles be stored in metal vessels for a long time?
The pickling process involves the use of organic acids (such as vinegar) and this will react with the metal.
Why foodstuffs with acid components should not be stored in alluminium or copper utensils?
Foodstuffs with acid components should not be stored in aluminium utensils because this result in the production of poisonous salts.Iron, aluminium, and copper containers are prone to such attacks by acids.
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 are acids put in metal containers?
metal is the only thing acids cant burn through
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 are acids kept in glass bottles not metal containers?
Because most acids will corrode the metal container.
Why acids stored in glass containers rather than in plastic?
Because most acids react with most metals. Which is why sometimes, rust and other problems occur when your using metal pipes. Also, a base (the opposite of acids) is used to unclog pipes and drains instead of acids because of its corrosive effect on metals.
Why is acid stored in glass containers?
Glass is resistant to acids whereas other materials can be corroded.
Why foodstuffs with acids components should not be stored in metallic container?
Acids react with metal by dissolving it. Over time, acidic foods will react with metal containers or cooking vessels, even weak acids. I'm not a doctor so I cannot comment on health effects, if any, of this. However, there will be a noticeable effect on the flavor and color of the food.
Why are citrus fruits not stored in vessels made of metal?
Citrus foods are not stored in metal containers because the the acid in the citric foods react to metal.
Why are curd pickles or any acidic material stored in metal containers?
because it do not get spoiled
Why should foodstuffs with a acid components be not stored in metallic container?
Acids react with metal by dissolving it. Over time, acidic foods will react with metal containers or cooking vessels, even weak acids. I'm not a doctor so I cannot comment on health effects, if any, of this. However, there will be a noticeable effect on the flavor and color of the food.
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...
Why can't pickles be stored in metal vessels for a long time?
The pickling process involves the use of organic acids (such as vinegar) and this will react with the metal.
