Muriatic acid,Chlorohydric acid;,Hydrochloride,Spirits of salts, Hydrogen chloride (acid)
Chemical Formula
HCl
HSN Code
28061000
CAS Number
7647-01-0
General Description
Hydrochloric Acid, an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride, is created through the dissolution of hydrogen chloride gas into water. This solution is transparent and possesses a unique, sharp odor. It falls into the category of strong acids and serves as a constituent of the stomach acid present in the digestive systems of nearly all animal species, including humans. Hydrochloric acid holds significance as a vital reagent in laboratories and plays a crucial role in various industrial applications.
Characteristics
Molar Weight
36.46 g/mol
Melting Point
-114.2 °C
Boiling Point
108.6 °C
Flash Point
-
Density
1.18 g/cc
Forms
Colorless to light yellow liquid
Packing
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Uses and Applications
Key Applications
Used to regulate the pH of solutions in various industrial processes. Water Treatment. Production of Chlorides. Used as a reagent in organic chemistry to produce various organic compounds, including dyes, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. Used in the steel industry to remove rust, scale, and other impurities from steel surfaces before further processing. Used in the production of food additives like gelatin, as well as in the processing of sugar, corn syrup, and other food products. Used in the oil and gas industry for acidizing wells. Dyeing and Finishing in textile industry. Used as a reagent in laboratories for titrations, chemical synthesis, and sample preparation. Key ingredient in household cleaning products used to remove tough stains, limescale, and rust from surfaces like toilets, tiles, and sinks. Used to descale boilers, heat exchangers, and other household and industrial equipment by dissolving mineral deposits and preventing build-up. Used in the leather tanning industry. Used in the extraction of metals from ores. Used in the refining of metals. Used to control the pH during the bleaching and processing of paper. Used to clean and etch concrete, bricks, and tiles before applying coatings or paints. Used in the electronics industry for etching. Used to neutralize alkaline waste streams before discharge into the environment. Used in flue gas treatment to remove harmful gases like sulfur dioxide (SO₂) from industrial emissions.
Industries
Chemical Industry Metallurgy Food Industry Water Treatment Oil and Gas Industry Construction Industry Pharmaceutical Industry Textile Industry Electronics Industry Household and Industrial Cleaning Mining Industry Paper and Pulp Industry Laboratories