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Hydrochloric acid, also known as muriatic acid or spirits of salt, is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride with the chemical formula HCl(aq).
hydrogen chloride or muriatic acid.
Property
Specifications
Structure
IUPAC Name
hydrogen chloride
Appearance
colourless and viscous
Molar Mass
36.46
Density
1.2 g/mL at 25 °C
Melting Point
-114°C.
Boiling Point
110 °C
Solubility in Water
Soluble
Vapour Pressure
(14.7 psia, 760 mmHg) is -85°C (-121°F)
Flash Point
Not combustible (does not burn).
Viscosity
Odour
APHA Value
Hazard Identification
Hydrochloric acid is used in the production of batteries, photoflash bulbs and fireworks. It is also used in leather processing, building and construction, oil well acidizing and producing gelatin products
The global hydrochloric acid market size was valued at USD 2.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 3.4 billion by 2027, growing at a cagr 6.6% from 2022 to 2027.
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