Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride and is formed by dissolving hydrogen chloride in water. It is a colorless solution with a distinctive pungent smell. It is classified as a strong acid. It is a component of the gastric acid in the digestive systems of most animal species, including humans. Hydrochloric acid is an important laboratory reagent and industrial chemical.
- Synonyms
- HCI, Hydrogen chloride, Muriatic acid, Chlorhydric Acid
- Chemical Formula
- HCl
- CAS Number
- 7647-01-0
Characteristics
- Forms
- Liquid (clear)
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Metal working
- Food and Nutrition
- Laboratory chemicals
- Leather processing
- Water treatment
- Cleaning products
- Metal finishing
- Oil and Gas
- pH control
Industries
- Oil & Gas
- Pharmaceuticals
- Polymers
- Pulp & Paper
- Cleaning
- Coatings & Construction
- Mining
- Water Treatment
- Cosmetics
- Food & Nutrition
- Animal Nutrition
- Lubricants
- Agrobusiness
- Chemical Processing
- Rubber