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Which type of drum is used for the storage of corrosives such as acids, bases, or oxidizers?

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Answer:

Polyethylene Drums

Step-by-step explanation:

Drums are recognisable barrel-like containers. they are used to store a wide variety of substances, including food-grade materials, corrosive flammable liquids and grease

Drums may be constructed of low-carbon steel, polyethylene and cardboard.

Generally the nature of the chemical dictates the construction of the drum

Polyethylene drums are use for storage of corrosive chemicals such as acid bases, or oxidizers and other materials that cannot be stored in steel containers, because of their chemical structure .

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