Hydrochloric acid is an organic compound with a strong acidic nature, with a chemical formula. This chemical is a solution of hydrogen chloride gas, also known by several other names such as chlorane, muriatic acid, hydronium chloride, and chlorhydric acid.
Technical specifications:
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Chemical formula: HCl.
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Volume: 500 ml.
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Molar mass: 36.46 g/mol.
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State: Colorless or pale yellow liquid.
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Density: 1.18 g/cm³.
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Melting point: -27.32 °C (247 K).
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Acidity (pKa): -8.0.
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Viscosity: 1.9·10⁻³ Pa·s at 25 °C.
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Solubility in water: 725 g/L at 20 °C.
Applications:
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Used in the industrial production of inorganic compounds.
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Metal pickling before welding.
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Used in water treatment (pH control and neutralization, ion exchange regeneration).
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Used in the oil extraction industry.
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Used in the food production industry.
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Used in the tanning, dyeing, electroplating industries, and organic synthesis…
Storage and usage:
This is a chemical that is widely used in laboratories and various industries. However, it must be handled with care as it can corrode human tissues, causing damage to the respiratory organs, eyes, skin, and intestines.
