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Why is sulfuric acid more corrosive to steel than hydrochloric acid?
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Sulfuric acid is not necessarily more corrosive to steel than hydrochloric acid. The corrosion rate is dependent on many factors including concentration of the acid, temperature, type of steel, contaminants, and velocity of the fluid.
For example, sulfuric acid at concentrations of 96% or better, at ambient temperatures may be safely contained for long periods of time in mild steel or low alloy cast iron containers provided fluid velocity is low. If the concentration drops below 94-95% corrosion will accelerate dramatically.
Stainless steels would provide better resistance to both acids, but might develop localized corrosion issues (pitting, crevice corrosion) in hydrochloric acid due to the presence of chloride ions. Depending on the particular alloy and the concentration of the acid stainless steels might or might not be attacked (general or uniform corrosion) by either acid.
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At what temp hydrochloric acid is corrosive?
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What is the hazard of hydrochloric acid?
It is corrosive.
Is hydrochloric acid the same as sulfuric acid?
No. HCl is hydrochloric acid and H2SO4 is sulphuric acid.
Is concentrate sulfuric acid corrosive?
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E=mc2
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At what temp hydrochloric acid is corrosive?
= At what temp hydrochloric acid is corrosive? =
Is carbonic acid or sulfuric acid more corrosive?
Sulfuric acid is far more corrosive.
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effect of concentration increase on the inhibition efficiency of organic inhibition on the conosion of aluminium in hydrochloric (Hcl) acid solution.
What are the four most important industrial acids?
Sulfuric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Nitric acid, Phosphoric Acid
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What is the hazard of hydrochloric acid?
It is corrosive.
Is hydrochloric acid the same as sulfuric acid?
No. HCl is hydrochloric acid and H2SO4 is sulphuric acid.
Is concentrate sulfuric acid corrosive?
Yes, sulphuric acid is corrosive especially in high concentrations.
What is a suffix for acid?
ic, as in hydrochloric or sulfuric acid.
Will sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid corrode steel?
Both Hydrochloric Acid and Sulfuric Acid will corrode steel. HCl is used as a "pickling agent" for steel by converting rust (Iron Oxide) to Ferrous Chloride. H2SO4 is also capable of attacking Iron and Magnesium to form Metal-Sulfate mineral complexes. The corrosion rate of steel in sulfuric acid depends on temperature and concentration. In storage tanks and pipes the corrosion rate is also a function of flow velocity. but if you try flourosulphuric acid then it will literally make the steel disappear.... and acids like carborane and magic acid these are strongest acids
