Sulfuric Acid (H₂SO₄), also known as oil of vitriol, is a highly corrosive mineral acid widely recognized as one of the most important industrial chemicals. It is a dense, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid that is soluble in water with strong exothermic reaction.

Sulfuric acid plays a crucial role in chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, fertilizer production, battery manufacturing, metal processing, and water treatment.

Applications:

1. Fertilizer Production – Essential in producing phosphate and ammonium sulfate fertilizers.

2. Chemical Manufacturing – Used in making detergents, pigments, pharmaceuticals, explosives, and synthetic fibers.

3. Petroleum Refining – Assists in refining crude oil and removing impurities in fuels.

4. Metal Processing – Used in ore leaching, electroplating, and surface treatment of metals.

5. Battery Manufacturing – Key electrolyte for lead-acid batteries.

6. Textile Industry – Used in dyeing, printing, and finishing processes.

7. Water Treatment – Applied in pH control, wastewater treatment, and softening.

8. Cleaning & Descaling – Removes rust, scale, and mineral deposits from machinery and pipelines.

Technical Details:

• Chemical Formula: H₂SO₄

• CAS Number: 7664-93-9

• Molar Mass: 98.08 g/mol

• Density: 1.84 g/cm³

• Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellow liquid

• Melting Point: 10 °C

• Boiling Point: 337 °C

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water (exothermic reaction)

Safety & Handling:

• Highly corrosive – can cause severe burns.

• Use PPE (gloves, goggles, face shield, and apron) during handling.

• Store in corrosion-resistant containers in a well-ventilated area.

• Keep away from organic materials, bases, and reducing agents.

Who Should Buy:

• Chemical and fertilizer manufacturers

• Oil & petroleum refiners

• Battery production industries

• Mining and metallurgical operations

• Water treatment plants

• Textile and industrial cleaning companies

Contact Industry Safety Nigeria for supply:

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