Sulfuric Acid 98% ACS Grade

Description

Unlock the power of precision with Sulfuric Acid 98% ACS Grade, a top-tier laboratory reagent designed for a wide array of industrial, educational, and professional applications. With its high-purity formula, it is perfect for chemical synthesis, water treatment, and pH adjustments. Whether you’re working on an advanced laboratory experiment or managing industrial processes, our sulfuric acid ensures optimal results every time.

Applications for Sulfuric Acid 98% ACS Grade

Laboratory Applications

• Chemical Reagent: Used in titrations, pH adjustments, and other analytical procedures due to its high purity and consistency.
• Dehydrating Agent: Removes water from chemical reactions and organic compounds.
• Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst in esterification and other organic synthesis reactions.

Industrial Manufacturing

• Fertilizer Production: Essential in manufacturing phosphate fertilizers such as ammonium phosphate and superphosphate.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used to produce chemicals like hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and sulfate salts.
• Petroleum Refining: Removes impurities during oil refining and cracking processes.

Water Treatment

• pH Adjustment: Neutralizes alkaline water to maintain the desired pH in industrial and municipal water treatment processes.
• Corrosion Control: Helps in preventing scale and rust in pipelines and equipment.

Batteries

• Lead-Acid Batteries: Serves as the electrolyte in automotive and industrial lead-acid batteries.

Cleaning and Descaling

• Industrial Cleaning: Removes rust, scale, and mineral deposits from metal surfaces and equipment.
• Pickling of Metals: Prepares metal surfaces for electroplating or painting by cleaning and removing oxidation.

Pharmaceuticals

• Synthesis of Drugs: Acts as a reagent in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical products.

Textile and Dye Industry

• Dyeing Process: Used in textile dyeing and bleaching operations.
• Synthetic Fiber Production: Plays a role in manufacturing synthetic fibers like rayon.

Food Industry

• Processing Aid: In regulated quantities, it can be used for food-grade applications, such as in the manufacture of gelatin.

Mining and Metallurgy

• Ore Processing: Extracts metals like copper, zinc, and uranium from their ores.
• Electrowinning: Used in electrolysis for metal recovery.

Electronics and Semiconductor Industry

• Etching Agent: Used in semiconductor manufacturing for etching and cleaning purposes.

Agriculture

• Soil Treatment: Adjusts soil pH in agricultural applications to improve crop yields.

Education

• Teaching Aid: Widely used in educational laboratories for chemistry experiments and demonstrations.

 

Storage:

• Temperature: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources to maintain stability.
• Container Material:
  • Use corrosion-resistant containers such as glass, Teflon, or specific grades of plastic (e.g., HDPE).
  • Avoid using metal containers or materials that react with acids.
• Sealing: Ensure containers are tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption, as sulfuric acid is highly hygroscopic.
• Segregation:
  • Store separately from incompatible substances such as bases, organic materials, metals, reducing agents, and oxidizers.
  • Maintain a dedicated storage area for acids to avoid accidental mixing with reactive chemicals.
• Secondary Containment: Use spill containment pallets or acid-resistant trays under storage containers to manage potential leaks or spills.

Handling:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  • Eye Protection: Wear chemical splash goggles or a full-face shield.
  • Skin Protection: Use acid-resistant gloves (e.g., nitrile, neoprene), an acid-resistant apron, and protective clothing.
  • Respiratory Protection: Use a respirator approved for acid fumes if working in poorly ventilated areas.
• Ventilation: Always handle sulfuric acid in a well-ventilated area or under a chemical fume hood to minimize exposure to fumes.
• Mixing:
  • When diluting, always add acid to water slowly, never water to acid, to prevent a violent exothermic reaction and splattering.
  • Use heat-resistant containers when diluting or mixing.
• Safe Practices:
  • Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
  • Use non-sparking, acid-resistant tools and equipment.
  • Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling sulfuric acid.