2007-06-04 15:08:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
If you mean an aluminium tank, it depends on what kind of tank you're talking about and what has been stored in it. Unfortunately, aluminium is a metal that is attacked by both bases and acids, as well as some salt solutions. so there are numerous possible causes. It could also be a mechanical problem; a crack or pin-hole somewhere.
2007-06-04 15:16:36 · answer #1 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By alum, are you referring to aluminium? Because mercury and gallium can both cause serious corrosion of aluminium, as well as acids.
Alum, on the other hand, is an industrial crystal. I have no idea what would cause a tank of that to leak.
2007-06-04 22:12:30 · answer #2 · answered by Michael S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is being stored in the tank?
2007-06-05 09:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by bonksteronline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋