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Offline pinkturtle

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bromine storage
« on: February 20, 2006, 09:31:10 AM »
i know that bromine is a very volatile substance and must be handeld and stored carefully
i have this question
what properties of glass make it suitable for lining a bromine storage tank ?
im not so sure what this question is wanting me to say, is it some thing about melting points? ???
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Re:bromine storage
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2006, 09:39:18 AM »
Maybe its something to do with the inert properties of glass meaning that glass is usually unreactive with most substances, and glass being a non porous material (preventing leakage) might be a reason, not real sure about this one?

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Re:bromine storage
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2006, 09:41:11 AM »
 :)ow yeh i never thought about it in that way thnx  ;)
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