Sulphuric
Acid is a Colourless viscous corrosive oily liquid. A
molecule of Sulphuric Acid, H2SO4, consists of two atoms
of hydrogen, one atom of Sulphur and four atoms of oxygen.
Sulphuric
Acid is the strong acid produced by dissolving Sulphur
trioxide in water.
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SULPHURIC
ACID (H2SO4) COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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Physical
Appearance |
Water
White to Slight Turbid |
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Concentration
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Min.
98.0 |
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Density
at 20o C gm/ml |
Min.
1.836 |
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Iron (Fe) ppm
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Max.
100 |
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Residue
on ignition % |
Max.
0.02 |
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Transported
in M.S. Road Tankers of 10 M.T. capacity / Glass jars / M.S. Drums |
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Sulphuric
Acid is a powerful Protonating agent.
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It is also a moderately strong oxidizing agent.
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Sulphuric Acid is also a powerful dehydrating agent
and is used to remove a molecule of water from many
organic compounds.
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In dilutes Solution, Sulphuric Acid is a strong dibasic
acid forming two series of salts.
In Ittehad
Chemicals Limited, Sulphuric Acid is produced for captive
use only.
