Sulphuric acid is mixed with ground phosphate rock (to produce phosphoric acid) in a steel digestor lined with__________________?

Correct answer: D. Lead or acid-proof bricks

  • A. Acidic refractory
  • B. Rubber
  • C. Karbate
  • D. Lead or acid-proof bricks

Explanation

The wet-process phosphoric-acid reaction is strongly corrosive, so the steel digestor requires a lead or acid-proof brick lining. Ordinary steel or acidic refractory alone would not provide adequate protection.

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