Description

Chemical and Physical Properties of Sulfuric Acid
Name: Sulfuric acid
Alternative names: Dihydrogen sulphate, oil of vitriol, battery acid, dipping acid
Molecular formula: H2SO4
Molecular weight: 98 g/mol
Appearance: Odourless and colorless liquid, with a viscous consistency and a marked acid taste
Boiling point: 337°C (554°F)
Melting point: 10°C (51°F)
Solubility: Miscible in water and alcohol, generating heat
Decomposition: Decomposes at high temperatures, releasing toxic gases including sulfur oxides
Corrosivity: Extremely corrosive to most metals, with the exception of lead and steel
pH: Forms acidic solutions
Threshold odour: Most people can detect sulphuric acid at 1 mg/cu m, and it becomes irritating at 1.1 mg/cu m
Therapeutic uses: Can be used in very diluted solutions to treat gastric hypoactivity
What is Sulfuric Acid Used For?
Adhesives and bleaching products
Fuel and fuel additives
Ion exchange chemicals
Pigments and dyes
Plating agents and surface treating agents
Petroleum production and propellants
Solvents and surface active agents
Adsorbents and absorbents
Agricultural products
Corrosion inhibitors and batteries
Electrical and electronic products