Reactivity Documentation
Metals, Less Reactive |
mixed with |
Bases, Strong |
Summary
- Generates gas: Reaction liberates gaseous products and may cause pressurization
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May produce the following gases:
- Hydrogen
Details
Metals, Less Reactive
is a reactive group.
Bases, Strong
is a reactive group.
Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)
Bases, Strong
mixed with
Metals, Less Reactive
Metals, Less Reactive
Hazard Predictions
- Generates gas: Reaction liberates gaseous products and may cause pressurization
No specific evidence was found for a hazardous interaction between noble metals and strong bases. However, strong bases can be highly reactive, so caution should be used before proceeding. Further research of comparable examples in the literature or very small scale, carefully controlled experiments may be needed to fully assess compatibility.
Copper is very stable in alkali metal hydroxide solutions (Lossin, A. 2001. Copper. Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. (Online)).
Flammable H2 gas may be liberated upon the exposure of bases to less reactive metals (Predicted by comparison to similar reactions, citation needed).
Potential Gas Byproducts
- Hydrogen (H2)