You can use muriatic acid to clean or etch aluminum. Do not let it set too long or it will eat through. Use caution since muriatic acid is very caustic.
No most muriatic acid no matter its concentration has a chemical reaction with aluminum that gives off H gas.(i have only tried it with Aluminum foil but dont know if it works the same for all Al) Try not to mix the two.
Novices should not use muriatic acid for gardening. It is harmful to persons and harmful to the environment, and is recommended only for professional use.
I would not recommend using Muriatic Acid. It is far to strong for this use. Purchase a good industrial carburetor cleaner.
Hydrochloric (Muriatic) Acid can be used for this. It is a mild acid,but still acid, so use care. Using an acid brush brush the acid on the aluminum, depending on the thickness of the aluminum it can that a while, but will remove all aluminum from the cylinders without causing any problems. The fumes can be rough, so ventilation is important. I have used this for years to save engines , so they can be repaired.
Muriatic acid is a very dangerous type of acid. You need to wear gloves and protective eye goggles when using it. No, you cannot use muriatic acid without diluting it to unclog a PVC drain pipe.
no
To clean concrete among other uses
No that would be a waste of time
No, sulfuric only
Muriatic acid is highly corrosive to certain metals. Would not be recommended for cabinet hardware cleaning, for sure.
Extremely carefully. Muriatic (hydrochloric) acid is not something you should be messing around with if you don't know how to handle it safely.
Pure muriatic acid is VERY dangerous to use. It is dangerous to unprotected skin and the vapour can knock you out. I use it to clean concrete and always have full protective clothing and a good mask. - I've never tried it on lead, try on a very small piece first.