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Hydrochloric Acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Hydrochloric Acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Hydrochloric acid;Muriatic acid;HCl solution |
| Chinese name | 盐酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 氢氯酸;氯化氢溶液;盐酸 |
| Chemical category | Acids |
| CAS No. | 7647-01-0 |
| EINECS No. | 231-595-7 |
| Molecular formula | HCl |
| Molecular weight | 36.46 |
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Technical indicators
HCl content 31.0–33.0% (industrial grade) or according to grade; iron ≤0.005%; sulfate ≤0.005%; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
Colorless to pale yellow liquid with pungent odor, strong acid, corrosive
Application scenarios
Pickling (steel), water treatment, chemical synthesis, food processing (pH adjustment), oil well acidizing