Sulfuric Acid: 1 Molecule, 101 Uses

H2SO4. Sulfuric Acid. Battery Acid. Vitriol.

Whatever you call it, Sulfuric Acid is one of the most important chemicals, and plays some part in production of almost all manufactured goods!

Sulfuric Acid, Sulfur

The chemical properties of Sulfuric Acid are what make it a highly versatile chemical with a wide variety of applications. For one thing, it is a highly corrosive acid. Also, it has oxidizing and sanitizing properties. It is hygroscopic, meaning it pulls water out of the air. It functions as a dehydrating agent, or desiccant.

In addition to a wide range of chemical properties, this colorless, oily mineral acid is also very inexpensive- a core commodity chemical.

That means that Sulfuric Acid has an endless, diverse portfolio of applications. Since it is used in so many different things, it is commonly known as a barometric indicator of the overall health of the economy in a country. There is more Sulfuric Acid produced annually than any other manufactured chemical.

Here we have compiled a list of a mere 101 of them!

101 Ways Sulfuric Acid Is Used

(These include both direct and indirect usage. May be used in the product or in the manufacture of the product.)

AbsorbentsElectrolytePhenol
AcetateElectronic EtchantPhosphate Fertilizer
Acetic AcidElectroplating MetalsPhosphoric Acid
Acid CatalystEnamelsPickling Metals
Acid LeachingEtching MetalsPigments
AdhesivesExplosivesPlasticizer
Alkylation CatalystFertilizer ManufacturingPlastics
Aluminium ReductionFibersPlating Agent
Aluminum SulfateHand SoapPrinting Inks
Ammonium Sulfate FertilizerHydrochloric AcidProcess Regulator
AntifreezeHydrofluoric AcidPulp
Battery AcidInsecticidesRubber
Bleaching AgentIntermediatesRust Removal
Car BatteriesIon Exchange AgentSanitizing Dairy Facilities
CarbonLabware CleanerSanitizing Food Facilities
Catalytic Cracking CatalystLubricantsScale Removal
CellophaneMetallurgical ProcessesSilk Dyeing
Cellulose FibersMicroelectronics CleanerSoil Rehabilitation
Cleaning MetalMiningSteel Manufacturing
Coated FabricsNitric AcidStorage Batteries
CoatingsNitrogen FertilizerSugar Bleaching
CopperNylon DyeingSulfonation Agent
Copper SulfateOil Well AcidizingSynthetic Resins
Corrosion InhibitorsOxidation RemovalTartaric Acid
Cosmetic Peels & ScrubsOxidizing AgentTitanium Dioxide
CosmeticsPaint StripperTitanium Oxide
Dehydrating AgentPaintsToilet Bowl Cleaner
Dehydrating FruitPaperViscose Rayon
DetergentPaper BleachingWaste Water Treatment
Dishwashing LiquidPaper SizingWater Treatment
Drain CleanerPetroleum CatalystsWood Charring
DrugsPetroleum RefiningWool Dyeing
DyestuffspH ControlZinc
Pharmaceuticals

Are you in need of Sulfuric Acid for your application? CORECHEM offers Sulfuric Acid in many different strengths. Request a quote, and we’ll be in touch!

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