Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

Sulfuric Acid

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4), formerly known as “sulfur gas”, is a mineral acid that is corrosive to metal, living tissue, and even rock. It is a thin, colorless liquid that is completely soluble in water. Sulfuric acid, with a specific gravity of 1.8 and a pH of less than 1, is highly corrosive. Sulfuric acid is used as a catalyst, active ingredient, pH regulator, and solvent in many chemical products and processes.

Applications

This colorless, odorless, and highly viscous substance is produced in large quantities in the world, making it the most widely used acid among chemicals, and its per capita production has a great impact on the country’s development index. Fertilizer production accounts for approximately 60% of this substance’s consumption. Sulfuric acid is used in the extraction and separation of minerals, detergents, oil refining, water purification, and in the battery industry.

Maintenance Risk

Burns with sulfuric acid are much more serious than burns with other acids. The reaction of sulfuric acid with water is very exothermic and this substance dissolves easily in it. Adding water particles to concentrated acid causes the dispersion of acid aerosol particles in the air or an explosion.

If sulfuric acid is not stored in suitable containers or tanks with compatible connections, corrosion occurs. And the possibility of perforation or breakage of the container and tank holding the acid is provided.

This substance also reacts with metals, and the higher its temperature, the greater the amount of this reaction, but it has no effect on mercury and lead.

Sulfuric acid is very reactive and corrosive and is soluble in water and ethyl alcohol. Its strong reaction may ignite organic materials (light paper or other combustible materials) if mixed together.

Plastonic Master Tank tanks can be used to store sulfuric acid because these tanks are designed and manufactured to store this acid and have sufficient resistance to pressure due to high density and corrosion.

Maintenance method in plastonic tanks

Storing the highly corrosive substance sulfuric acid and its toxic vapors requires a special system that solves these problems by producing strong and corrosion-resistant tanks.

The tank should be installed on a smooth and even concrete, asphalt or steel surface. No ropes, belts or devices for fixing around the tank should be used, and ladders and pipes should be avoided.

Since this substance is highly corrosive, the use of a secondary tank is recommended.

The standard transportation and storage temperature should not exceed 37 degrees Celsius.

This acid should be stored in special containers in a cool, dry place, with proper ventilation and away from heat sources.

Pipes and fittings should have a resistance appropriate to your intended use. The type of fittings used in tanks to store this material can be polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or Teflon. Gaskets made of ethylene propylene diene monomer or Viton are also recommended for sealing.