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Hi,
I have a 5 gallon container that was 1/2 filled with an H2SO4 solution (15% by volume). The solution also had 6051 aluminum rod that was sitting inside.
After sitting for several months, all of the water has evaporated (or reacted?) and a portion of the aluminum tubing has corroded away. What is left is white crystal powder attached to the remaining aluminum.
Can someone tell me what this substance is? I'm guessing it is salt crystals attached to aluminum rod, but I'm no chemist! Assuming this is something other than salt, what is the best method of disposal (i.e. Bring it to hazardous waste disposal, dilute and flush, poor it in my garden :) , pour it in my neighbors garden :D)?
My Ph meter is broken, so I can't even check the Ph at the moment.
Thanks,
M
I have a 5 gallon container that was 1/2 filled with an H2SO4 solution (15% by volume). The solution also had 6051 aluminum rod that was sitting inside.
After sitting for several months, all of the water has evaporated (or reacted?) and a portion of the aluminum tubing has corroded away. What is left is white crystal powder attached to the remaining aluminum.
Can someone tell me what this substance is? I'm guessing it is salt crystals attached to aluminum rod, but I'm no chemist! Assuming this is something other than salt, what is the best method of disposal (i.e. Bring it to hazardous waste disposal, dilute and flush, poor it in my garden :) , pour it in my neighbors garden :D)?
My Ph meter is broken, so I can't even check the Ph at the moment.
Thanks,
M