FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Substances that can eat through or dissolve metal storage tanks and equipment are called
A
ignitable.
B
corrosive.
C
reactive.
D
toxic.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is corrosive waste ? those that can eat through or dissolve metal storage tanks and equipment . They are strong acids such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid .

Detailed explanation-2: -dissolve metal storage tanks and equipment. They are strong acids, such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid. Or, they are strong bases, such as potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide. These wastes are particularly difficult and dangerous to dispose of because of their corrosive properties.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bromine, sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide are examples of highly corrosive liquids. See Chemical-Specfic Protocols for specific corrosive liquids such as Hydrofluoric Acid and Phenol .

Detailed explanation-4: -Some corrosive chemicals are valued for various uses, the most common of which is in household cleaning agents. For example, most drain cleaners contain either acids or alkalis due to their capabilities of dissolving greases, proteins or mineral deposits such as limescale inside water pipes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Corrosive wastes are materials, including solids in California, that are strong acids or bases, or that produce acidic or alkaline solutions. Aqueous wastes are corrosive when they have a pH less than or equal to 2.0, or greater than, or equal to 12.5.

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