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July 28th, 2009, 09:19 AM
Say for example, a truck carrying a strong acid spills the acid on a road. What would be the best substance that can be used to treat the spilled acid? I am thinking of NaOH, CaCO3 and CaO. Which of the three would be better?
Ca C03 least caustic and generates least heat
Depends.
Best for what?
The immediate spilled site?
The general surrounding environment?
Human and animal safety?
Damage to tools used in clean up?
....thus the need to also identify the acid.
For example Perchloric acid is a 'strong' acid much stronger than 'strong' nitric acid.
One of the dangers working with acids is that each has its own properties. I use a lot of hydrochloric acid and ascetic acid... I splash one one on my lab coat and I start to burn....the other and I only smell bad for the rest of the day.
Bicarbonate (baking soda) would work nicely and be safe and environmentally friendly.
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