Hydrochloric
acid is second only to Sulphuric Acid in its numerous
and diverse uses in manufacturing industry and synthetic
chemistry.
Hydrochloric
acid is a solution of the Gas Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)
in water. The Hydrogen Chloride Gas is derived from the
burning of Chlorine and Hydrogen.
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HYDROCHLORIC
ACID SPECIFICATIONS |
|
Physical
Appearance |
Slight Yellow clear
liquid |
|
Concentration % |
Min. 33 |
|
Density at 20o C gm/ml |
Min.
1.159 |
|
Fe ppm |
Max.
3 |
|
Free
Chlorine ppm |
Max. 25 |
|
Sulphate
(SO4) % |
Max.
0.02 |
|
Arsenic (As) |
Nil
- |
|
Lead (Pb)
|
Nil
- |
|
Mercury Transportation |
Nil -
M.S. Rubber
lined/Fiberglass Road
Tankers of 10-30 M.T. capacity and in PVC/HDPE Carboys
and drums |
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-
Steel
and galvanizing industry
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-
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Metal
Chlorides manufacturing