Hydrochloric acid, also known as muriatic acid, is a colourless or slightly yellow liquid that is toxic and corrosive. It is used in many different applications, including the production of chlorides, the refinement of ore and the production of metals like tantalum and tin. Because HCL is a powerful acid, it is often used to neutralize a basic system of several different varieties. There are several places hydrochloric acid is used and found industrially, and its specific use can help to determine potential storage challenges.
Here are some of the most popular uses of hydrochloric acid:
1. Hydrochloric acid is used in the manufacturing of organic compounds like dichloromethane and vinyl chloride, which is used to manufacture PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride).
2. It is used to effectively regulate the pH level of a wide variety of manufacturing processes including the production of drinking water, foods and pharmaceuticals.
3. Hydrochloric acid is necessary to lower the pH or total alkalinity of the water in swimming pools to optimal levels for swimmers.
4. This acid can be used in the salt purification process.
5. It is used in a specific process to 'pickle' steel. The process involves removing rust and scale from a steel coil or sheet with the help of a hydrochloric acid solution.
6. The leather tanning industry uses hydrochloric acid in the processing of leathers.
7. Hydrochloric acid is effectively used to regenerate ion exchangers.
8. The production of inorganic compounds for water treatment can require hydrochloric acid, including drinking water and wastewater.
9. Hydrochloric acid is used in to facilitate oil well acidizing in North Sea oil production.
10. The food industry utilizes hydrochloric acid in the processing of various additives like fructose, citric acid and hydrolyzed vegetable protein.
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