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Sulfuric Acid 5% Solution

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Article code
SUAL5
CAS
7664-93-9
Grade
Lab Grade
Purity
4.5 - 5.5%
Category
Acids

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Properties

Article / SKU
SUAL5
CAS
7664-93-9
Synonyms
oil of vitriol, sulphuric acid, dihydrogen sulfate, mattling acid, battery acid, dipping acid, acide sulfurique, electrolyte acid, acidum sulfuricum, vitriol brown oil
Assay
4.5 - 5.5%
PubChem ID
1118
Grade
Lab Grade
Color
Colorless
Physical form
Liquid
Appearance
Colorless
Odor
Characteristically pungent
pH
< 1
Melting point
35 - 10 °C / -31 - 50 °F
Boiling Point
121 - 270 °C / 249.8 - 518 °F at 760 mmHg
Vapor pressure
< 1 mmHg
Density
1.05 g/mL
Solubility
Completely soluble in water
Molecular formula
H 2 SO 4
Molecular weight
98.07
Autoship Available
Yes
Pillar
Essential
Vapor density
3.4 Air = 1
Viscosity
6.8 - 23 cps (20 °C / 68 °F)

Packaging options — size and article

SizeArticle / SKU
500mlSUAL5-500ML
6 x 500ml CaseSUAL5-500MLCS
1LSUAL5-1L
4 x 1L CaseSUAL5-1LCS
5GalSUAL5-5GAL
1GalSUAL5-1GAL
4 x 1Gal CaseSUAL5-1GALCS
4LSUAL5-4L
4 x 4L CaseSUAL5-4LCS
20LSUAL5-20L
55GalSUAL5-55GAL

Packaging options

  • 500ml
  • 6 x 500ml Case
  • 1L
  • 4 x 1L Case
  • 5Gal
  • 1Gal
  • 4 x 1Gal Case
  • 4L
  • 4 x 4L Case
  • 20L
  • 55Gal

Details

This chemical compound is categorized as an inorganic acid with a very low pH, which requires precaution before using it as well as safe handling; Ideally, it should be physically stored away from materials such as water, organic materials, metals, amines, bases, and excess heat, since it can generate undesirable reactions.

A 5% sulfuric acid solution is a relatively dilute form of sulfuric acid, which is commonly known as battery acid. Due to its lower concentration, it's used in various applications where a milder acidic solution is required.

Common Uses and Applications

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