Sulfuric Acid – H₂SO₄ | CAS 7664-93-9
Product Overview
Sulfuric acid is a dense, oily liquid that is one of the most widely used industrial chemicals. In its concentrated form (95–97%), it serves as a strong mineral acid with high reactivity. It is employed in a vast range of applications from chemical synthesis and fertilizer production to petroleum refining and pH adjustment. Chemically, sulfuric acid is a sulfur oxoacid that consists of two oxo and two hydroxy groups covalently bonded to a central sulfur atom. It also functions as a powerful dehydrating agent and catalyst.
Key Industries
- Chemical Manufacturing – Used in the production of hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and sulfate salts
- Fertilizer Industry – Essential in the production of phosphate fertilizers
- Petroleum Refining – Used for alkylation and purification processes
- Mining & Metal Processing – Applied in ore leaching and metal surface treatment
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Utilized in synthesis and purification steps
- Battery Production – Core component in lead-acid batteries
- Water Treatment – Used for pH adjustment and flocculation support
- Textiles – Employed in dyeing and finishing operations