Most suitable material of construction for the storage of concentrated
nitric acid is
(A) Cast iron
(B) Monel
(C) Karbate
(D) Aluminium or chromium alloys (Cr > 18% for cold acid)

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) Aluminium or chromium alloys (Cr > 18% for cold acid)

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