Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) is a highly reactive mineral acid widely utilized across metal processing, chemical manufacturing, water treatment, and industrial cleaning. Its strong acidic properties make it suitable for applications including metal pickling, pH adjustment, surface treatment, and chemical synthesis.
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) is a highly reactive mineral acid widely utilized across metal processing, chemical manufacturing, water treatment, and industrial cleaning. Its strong acidic properties make it suitable for applications including metal pickling, pH adjustment, surface treatment, and chemical synthesis.
It serves as a key processing chemical in numerous industrial operations, where controlled acidity and effective chemical reactivity are required. Its broad industrial utility makes it suitable for diverse manufacturing and processing environments.
Removes rust, mill scale, and iron oxide film from carbon steel prior to rolling, galvanizing, or coating.
Feedstock for vinyl chloride monomer, polyaluminum chloride (PAC), ferric chloride, and organic synthesis.
Accurately neutralizes alkaline process effluent and regenerates ion-exchange resins in demineralizers.
Chemical descaling of heat exchangers, boilers, cooling towers, and commercial masonry surface prep.
Injected into petroleum carbonate formations to dissolve rock matrix, open pores, and stimulate flow.
Leaching ores, titanium dioxide extraction, silica sand purification, and rare earth refining.
Acid hydrolysis of starch into corn syrup, gelatin processing, and food-grade citric acid synthesis.
Integral component of chlor-alkali plants, producing chlorinated polymers and specialty intermediates.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to slightly pale yellow fuming liquid |
| Hydrochloric Acid (as HCl) | 30.0% – 33.0% w/w |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 1.15 – 1.17 g/cm³ |
| Free Chlorine (Cl₂) | ≤ 20 ppm |
| Iron Content (as Fe) | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Sulfate (as SO₄) | ≤ 0.01% w/w |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 ppm |
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