Hydrochloric Acid (HCI)
Common name - Muriatic acid ~ By : Logan Benner
Definition :
Hydrochloric acid is a clear, colorless, highly pungent solution of hydrogen chloride in water. It is a highly corrosive, strong mineral acid with many industrial uses
Hydrochloric Acid is also used in....
~Production of batteries
~Fireworks
~To process sugar
Properties
Solubility in water~ Fully miscible.
Melting point~ −26 °C (247 K) 38% solution.
Boiling point~ 110 °C
Extra Facts
~It is used to effectively regulate the pH level of a wide variety of manufacturing processes including the production of drinking water, foods and pharmaceuticals.
~One of the strongest commercially available cleaners today is hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid is extremely powerful and is recommended as a cleaner.