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Sulphuric Acid

The world’s largest commodity chemical by volume, sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is used in chemical manufacture, fertiliser production, metal processing, water treatment, oil refining and battery manufacture.

Overview

One of the central substances in the chemical industry, sulphuric acid presents as a colourless liquid with a strong, distinctive smell. It is a highly corrosive mineral acid consisting of hydrogen, sulphur and oxygen.

The main industrial use of sulphuric acid is in the production of phosphate fertilisers. It is used in the manufacture of hundreds of compounds, including other acids (like hydrochloric acid and nitric acid), detergents, dyes and pigments. It also holds uses in petroleum refining and lead-acid battery manufacture.

We have an on-site dilution plant providing multiple strengths and catering for all requirements. Some of our most popularly-requested dilutions include 96%, 77%, 35%, 30%, 28% and 20%.

CAS number
7664-93-9
AKA
Sulfuric acid, oil of vitriol, hydrogen sulphate
Strengths
To order
Quantities
25L, 200L, 1000L, bulk transfer
Chemical formula
H2SO4

Applications

Agrochemical

• ‘Wet method’ production of phosphoric acid, which is used to manufacture phosphate fertilisers
• Sprayed on potato crop fields to prevent entanglement with equipment

Oil & Gas

• Catalyst for removing impurities in crude oil refining processes

Textile Chemicals & Dyes

• Dyestuff product manufacturing
• Catalyst for improving the reaction between dyes and fabrics
• Manufacturing synthetic fibres like nylon and polyester

Industrial Ingredients

• Metal processing: iron and steel making industry for ‘pickling’ to remove oxidation, rust and scaling
• Batteries: an electrolyte for powering lead-acid batteries
• Chemical synthesis: to speed up and improve the efficiency of chemical conversions

Cleaning Chemicals & Detergents

• Drain cleaners and detergents: dissolves and removes oil, grease, hair and tissue paper

Water Treatment

• pH adjustment of process waters and wastewater, removing alkaline contaminants as well as heavy metals

Healthcare Chemicals

• Catalyst in the production of antibiotics, painkillers and other drugs
• Regulating pH of certain medicines like insulin

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We are a leading, award-winning UK supplier of sulphuric acid. With over 50 years’ experience, state-of-the-art facilities and our own distribution fleet, we are perfectly placed to facilitate any dilution or bulk size.

Please note: We are unable to sell chemicals to members of the public.

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