Containers made of high silicon cast iron (14% Si) are not suitable for the storage of ____________________?

Correct answer: D. Hydrochloric acid (concentrated)

  • A. Acetic acid
  • B. Benzoic & boric acids
  • C. Phosphoric acid (95%) & sulphuric acid (95%)
  • D. Hydrochloric acid (concentrated)

Explanation

High-silicon cast iron resists many strong acids, including concentrated sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, but concentrated hydrochloric acid is particularly aggressive toward iron-based materials. Therefore it is unsuitable for concentrated HCl storage.

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