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    Sulfuric acid (American spelling and the preferred IUPAC name) or sulphuric acid (Commonwealth spelling), known in antiquity as oil of vitriol, is a mineral acid composed of the elements sulfur, oxygen, and hydrogen, with the molecular formula H2SO4. It is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid that is soluble … See more

    Grades of sulfuric acid
    Although nearly 100% sulfuric acid solutions can be made, the subsequent loss of SO3 at the boiling point brings the concentration to … See more

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    Sulfuric acid is rarely encountered naturally on Earth in anhydrous form, due to its great affinity for water. Dilute sulfuric acid is a constituent of acid rain, which is formed by atmospheric See more

    Sulfuric acid is a very important commodity chemical, and indeed, a nation's sulfuric acid production is a good indicator of its industrial strength. World production in the … See more

    Laboratory hazards
    Sulfuric acid is capable of causing very severe burns, especially when it is at high concentrations. … See more

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    Acidity
    The hydration reaction of sulfuric acid is highly exothermic, dilution.
    As indicated by its acid dissociation constant, … See more

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    Sulfuric acid is produced from sulfur, oxygen and water via the conventional contact process (DCDA) or the wet sulfuric acid process (WSA).
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    Vitriols
    The study of vitriols (hydrated sulfates of various metals forming glassy minerals from which sulfuric acid can be derived) began in See more

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    Sep 17, 2024 · Sulfuric acid is a chemical compound with a complex and interesting structure. It has the chemical formula Hâ‚‚SOâ‚„. This means it is made up of two hydrogen atoms (H), one sulfur atom (S), and four oxygen atoms (O).

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  8. sul·fu·ric ac·id
    noun
    1. a strong acid made by oxidizing solutions of sulfur dioxide and used in large quantities as an industrial and laboratory reagent. The concentrated form is an oily, dense, corrosive liquid.
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    Apr 22, 2024 · 2 SO 2 (g) + O 2 (g) ⇌ 2 SO 3 (g) (in the presence of the V 2 O 5 catalyst) The sulfur trioxide is then absorbed in 97-98 % sulfuric acid to form disulfuric acid (H 2 S 2 O 7), also known as fuming sulfuric acid. It is then …

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