Sulfuric acid (alternative spelling sulphuric acid) is a highly caustic strong mineral acid with the molecular formula H2SO4. It is a colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid which is soluble in water at all concentrations. The historical name of this acid is oil of vitriol.
It is a diprotic acid which may show different properties depending upon its concentration. The corrosiveness of it on metals, stones, animals' tissues or other materials can be mainly ascribed to its strong acidic nature and if concentrated strong dehydrating property and strong oxidizing property.
Possessing different chemical properties, the sulfuric acid has a wide range of applications including domestic acidic drain cleaner, electrolyte in lead-acid batteries and various cleaning agents. It is also a central substance in the chemical industry. Principal uses include mineral processing, fertilizer manufacturing, oil refining, wastewater processing, and chemical synthesis. It is widely produced with different methods,such as contact process, wet sulfuric acid process and some other methods.
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