Industrial Grade Inorganic Acid for Critical Manufacturing Processes
Hydrochloric Acid, also known as muriatic acid, represents one of the most important industrial chemicals in modern manufacturing, serving as a cornerstone for steel production, chemical synthesis, water treatment, and countless industrial processes. This strong inorganic acid, formed by dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in water, delivers unmatched performance in metal processing, pH adjustment, and chemical reactions requiring precise acidic conditions. The global hydrochloric acid market was valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.7%, driven by expanding steel production, increasing demand from chemical processing industries, and growing water treatment applications. As a fundamental building block chemical, hydrochloric acid enables critical processes that power modern infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology development worldwide.
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Chemical Formula | HCl (in aqueous solution) |
| Molecular Weight | 36.46 g/mol |
| Concentration Range | 10-37% (w/w) |
| Density (37% solution) | 1.18 g/cm³ at 20°C |
| pH (37% solution) | < 1.0 |
| Boiling Point (37%) | 108.6°C |
| Freezing Point (37%) | -25.4°C |
| Vapor Pressure | 190 mmHg at 25°C |
| Specific Gravity | 1.16-1.19 (37% solution) |
| Iron Content | ≤ 5 ppm (reagent grade) |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 5 ppm (reagent grade) |
| Arsenic | ≤ 0.1 ppm (reagent grade) |
| Free Chlorine | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Sulfate | ≤ 2 ppm (reagent grade) |
| Phosphate | ≤ 0.5 ppm (reagent grade) |
| Packaging | 25L, 200L, 1000L containers |
Applications of Hydrochloric Acid
Steel & Metal Processing
- Steel pickling operations for oxide and scale removal
- Metal surface preparation for galvanizing and coating
- Stainless steel passivation for corrosion resistance
- Aluminum etching for electronic component manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
- Organic synthesis for pharmaceutical intermediates
- Inorganic chemical production for chlorides and salts
- Catalyst regeneration for petroleum refining
- PVC production for plastic manufacturing
Water Treatment
- pH adjustment for municipal water systems
- Ion exchange resin regeneration for purification
- Boiler feedwater treatment for scale prevention
- Swimming pool pH control for water balance
Mining & Metallurgy
- Ore processing for metal extraction
- Leaching operations for precious metal recovery
- Uranium processing for nuclear fuel production
- Rare earth element extraction for technology applications
Food Processing
- Corn syrup production for sweetener manufacturing
- Gelatin processing for food ingredient production
- Citric acid manufacturing for food additive production
- Calcium chloride production for food preservation
Oil & Gas Industry
- Well acidizing for petroleum production enhancement
- Formation stimulation for oil and gas recovery
- Scale removal from drilling equipment
- Completion fluid preparation for well operations
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