Can chlorine gas be stored in copper cylinder

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Chlorine gas doesn't react with copper at normal conditions. So it can be stored in copper cylinder. But if the vessel is heated too much then can't be stored.
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Can chlorine gas be stored in copper cylinder

Dear student, Chlorine gas doesn't react with copper at normal conditions. So it can be stored in copper cylinder. But if the vessel is heated too much then can't be stored. Regards

Dear student,
Chlorine gas doesn't react with copper at normal conditions. So it can be stored in copper cylinder. But if the vessel is heated too much then can't be stored.
Regards