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by nxzero 3563 days ago
The pH level of most drinks are not low enough to eat metal, roughly a level of 2 depending on the metal and reactions: http://www.sheltondentistry.com/patient-information/ph-value...

Citric Acid will eat metal, which is why liquids like orange and lime juice are not stored in metal containers.