Does Sodium hydroxide (lye) react with Borosilicate glass (Pyrex)


Naughtybutt , Monday, 16th of August 2010 06:09:57 AM

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oes Sodium hydroxide (lye) react with Borosilicate glass (Pyrex) 
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skittales , Tuesday, 17th of August 2010 01:20:25 PM

Yes, but the reaction is so slow you will never notice. That  
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is why we store hydroxide bases in glass or plastic bottles. They are  
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