Question

Does vinegar dissolve Aluminum?

Answer 1

Yes, vinegar can dissolve aluminum.

1. If we allow the vinegar to sit on aluminum without rinsing for an extended period of time, it can cause corrosion to aluminum.
2. The vinegar contains acetic acid which able to dissolve aluminum and aluminum foil to different compounds in larger quantities at higher temperature.
3. For household purposes, Vinegar can clean pots and utensils containing aluminum metal.

Therefore, the above points clearly explains the dissolving of Aluminum with Vinegar.