Why do tank vehicles designed to carry corrosive or highly reactive materials often use specialized tank linings or materials?

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1. Linings are used only to reduce the tank's overall weight
2. All cargo tanks use identical materials and linings regardless of cargo type, since a single federal standard covers every tank
3. Specialized linings are used only for appearance, not function
4. To resist chemical reaction with the cargo, which could otherwise weaken or damage the tank over time

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