Hydrochloric Acid (HCL)
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Hydrochloric Acid (HCL)

Description

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) is a strong, corrosive acid used widely in industrial and laboratory environments. It’s a colourless solution made by dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in water.

Known for its ability to dissolve metals and form chloride salts, HCl is highly acidic. It releases hydrogen chloride gas, particularly when heated. Industrially, it is produced through the chlorination of organic chemicals or by synthesising hydrogen and chlorine gases, which are then absorbed in water.

Our Hydrofluoric Acid is precisely formulated to deliver optimal performance for a broad range of applications. It’s available in various concentrations to meet specific needs and comes in specialised, HF-resistant packaging to ensure safe handling and storage.

We emphasise safety with our Hydrofluoric Acid, providing detailed guidelines for its use. We highly recommend using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety protocols to prevent exposure and protect workplace safety.

Key Features

  • Strong, corrosive acid suitable for industrial and laboratory use
  • Colorless solution, dissolves hydrogen chloride gas in water
  • High acidity, capable of dissolving metals and forming chloride salts
  • Releases hydrogen chloride gas when heated
  • Produced via chlorination of organic chemicals or direct synthesis from hydrogen and chlorine gases
  • Available in various concentrations for specific application needs
  • Packaged in specialized, HF-resistant containers for safety

Applications

  • Manufacturing: Used in the production of chlorides, fertilisers, and dyes and in rubber and textile industries.
  • Metal Processing: Employed in the pickling of steel to remove rust or iron oxide scale from iron or steel before subsequent processing, such as extrusion, rolling, galvanising, and other techniques.
  • Food Industry: Approved as a food additive (E507), it is used to process sugar and produce gelatin.
  • pH Control and Neutralization: Hydrochloric Acid is used in various industries to control and neutralise process streams.
  • Laboratory Use: Commonly used in chemical synthesis and for preparing samples for analysis.

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