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Reagent Chemical and Research Hydrochloric Acid
- CAS Number
- 7647-01-0
- EC Number
- 231-595-7
- Chemical Name
- Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
- Chemical Family
- Inorganic Acids
Reagent Chemical and Research Hydrochloric Acid, also known as muriatic acid, is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl). It is a clear, colorless solution with a distinctive pungent odor. It is used in the production of other industrial chemicals, food and steel processing, water treatment and energy production. It is produced from by product and burner producers.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
- Water Treatment
Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Product Families
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics
- Inorganic Acids
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
Anhydrous hydrochloric acid, Chloridric acid, Chlorohydric acid, Dilute hydrochloric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Hydrochloric acid gas, Hydrogen chloride, Hydrogen chloride (HCl), Muriatic acid, NSC 77365
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Industrial
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Applicable Processes
- Chemicals Production
- Steel Processing
- Water Treatment
- Chemical Inventories
- TSCA (USA)
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Buffers & pH Stabilizer
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 22 - 22.9 | Baumé | — |
| HCl Content | 35.21 - 36.93 | % | — |
| Specific Gravity (60°F) | 1.1789 - 1.1875 | — | — |
| Color | max. 20 | — | APHA |
| Iron Content | max. 5 | ppm | — |
