Which Grade of carbon steel be used as material for storage tanks of sulfuric acid at 99% concentration at 38 °C?

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It is reported in literature that carbon steel is generally satisfactory for storage tank for sulfuric acid at or above 98%. Which grade of carbon steel is promising for this purpose?

Salam Alobaidi

A mild steel would work as well

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