2007-04-07 22:19:20 · 5 answers · asked by Ashiq S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Well, geez, doesn't HF (hydrofluoric acid) dissolve glass? Yes. And the pH of this would be.....low. have some calcuim gluconate handy if you get it on your hands....
glass is resistant to low and high pH, unless of course, you're using the ole HF.
there are also ways to chemically strengthen glass (chemical tempering).
2007-04-10 12:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by gnsnfnrs1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of glass. But for std glass acid (low pH) is ok.
With high pH's (eg caustic soda) you get a slow reaction with glass. This is normally not a problem unless you are preparing very accurate solutions for analytical work in which you tend to use plastic to store the solution.
2007-04-07 23:41:41 · answer #2 · answered by ktrna69 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes both of those.
In the lab, when you're dealing with hot caustic solutions you need to grease the joints so they don't fuse together.
Look up some research by Dr. Lynne Jones, he's currently studying the effect of various acids on the strength of glass.
2007-04-07 22:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by tgypoi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Normal glass is completely resistant to common acids and alkalis.
2007-04-07 22:24:35 · answer #4 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, I don't know. Maybe they do a little... 'cause of 'em crystalline structure
2007-04-07 23:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anthony 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋