What is Hydrochloric Acid?
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) is a mono- and dibasic acid with a widespread application in the industry and possesses a dissolving power on many metals. Its uses include the production department, cleaning, chlorination, gelatin preparation through gelatinization, and numerous others. Hydrochloric Acids s produced by dissolving Hydrogen Chloride gas in water, which makes the process efficient.
Common Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a key ingredient in the production of various chemicals like chlorine, fertilizers, and plastic polymers.
- Metal Cleaning & Pickling: Widely used in removing rust, scale, and other impurities from metals in the steel and iron industries.
- Water Treatment: Serves as a pH control agent in water treatment plants, helping to balance the acidity and alkalinity of water.
- Food Processing: In food, some ingredients that undergo processing include corn syrup and gelatin in addition to food additives.
- Pharmaceuticals: In the production of pharmaceutical grade substances, hydrochloric acid is employed for controlling pH in formulations.
- Oil and Gas Industry: It is vital for the process of acidizing oil wells, as it increases production by dissolving certain minerals and enhancing permeability.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Purity | 37% min |
| Appearance | Colorless, Transparent Liquid |
| Melting Point | 1.19 g/cm³ |
| Packaging | 25kg drums, 50 kg drums, Custom packaging available |
