Sulfuric Acid

Description

• Chemical Name: Sulfuric Acid
• Chemical Formula: H2SO4
• CAS Number: 7664-93-9

Physical Properties

• Appearance: Colorless, oily liquid
• Odor: Odorless
• Boiling Point: 338 °C (640 °F)
• Melting Point: 10 °C (50 °F)
• Density: Approximately 1.84 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• Flash Point: Not flammable but can cause combustion of organic materials.

Applications

• Industrial Use: Widely used in the manufacture of fertilizers, chemicals, and explosives.
• Laboratory Use: Employed in chemical synthesis and analyses.
• Dehydrating Agent: Used in dehydrating organic compounds.
• Cleaning Agent: Utilized for removing rust and scale from metals.