The time it takes to kill a 10-foot tree with muriatic acid can vary based on the tree species and the method of application. Generally, applying muriatic acid directly to the tree's cut stumps or bark can lead to visible effects within a few days to a few weeks. However, complete tree death may take several weeks to months, depending on the tree's health and environmental conditions. It's important to use caution, as muriatic acid is a highly corrosive substance and can harm surrounding plants and soil.
NEVER put muriatic acid in a well, especially one consumed by humans or animals. Use Chlorine Bleach to kill bacteria in the well. Or call a water professional. They'll probably charge you a couple hundred bucks and use Clorox bleach except it'll be in a plain bottle or aftermarket label.
Muriatic acid or hydrochloric acid is corrosive and harmful toxin. MAy be at very low level they act as a stimulant for the growth of plant but as the concentration increases the plant would die because of the metabolites produced by the reaction of products of decomposition of HCl.
Not recomended, it would take to much since vinegar is a lot weaker as acids go (hence humans can safely consume it) and there is other organic related compounds that are not good for the pool.
Muriatic acid will do it,but take extreme care - it can be very dangerous to use
To safely dispose of muriatic acid, dilute it with water in a well-ventilated area, wear protective gear like gloves and goggles, and slowly pour it down a drain with plenty of water. Alternatively, take it to a hazardous waste disposal facility for proper disposal.
Routes of entry for Jasco Muriatic Acid, as indicated in its Safety Data Sheet (SDS), may include inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, and ingestion. It is important to take appropriate precautions when handling this chemical, such as using personal protective equipment and following safe handling procedures.
Muriatic acid reacts with cement, concrete, and limestone. It may not be suitable for removing an oil based or water based sealer from these products. If you know what type of sealer it was, contact the manufacturer for information.
You can conduct a simple pH test using pH paper or a pH meter to differentiate between vinegar (acetic acid) and muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid). Vinegar will have a pH around 2-3, while muriatic acid will have a much lower pH value, typically around 0. Additionally, you can perform a reaction test with baking soda - vinegar will produce bubbles due to the release of carbon dioxide, while muriatic acid will not react in the same way.
Concrete is very hard. To do any good in etching it you need something very strong. Muriatic Acid is the only thing that I have found that works. How strong you mix it depends on the concrete. Some concrete that was poured with a lot of water in the mix will need less Acid. Concrete that is smooth and hard will take more. Muriatic Acid is caustic. Read the direction. Use rubber gloves; safety glasses; and a respirator. For a large project, such as a driveway or Patio. Use a plastic garbage can. Fill with 10 gallons of water. Carefully pour one gallon of Muriatic Acid into the water and mix with a wooden paddle. Take a plastic watering can and fill it with the solution. Wet your concrete with a water hose, then carefully pour the Acid solution onto the concrete. It will bubble and foam. This is the acid etching the concrete. Let it set for about 15 min. Scrub with a stiff push broom, and then rinse with a water hose. The acid will kill plants and grass. Steve Schillinger sds@knology.net = Safety Note = Make sure you put the water in the garbage can first--adding water to acid is a sure way to get splashed with concentrated acid.
== == While the fumes of muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid - HCl) are slightly heavier than air, the oxidation reaction is highly exothermic. The acid fumes will react with things in air, and generate heat. The heat generated causes gases to rise, so muriatic acid co-oxidant gases will fill the surrounding space. Fumes also mix quickly without heat due to diffusion. A link can be found below to the Wikipedia post on hydrochloric acid. If you are using concentrated acid in still dry air the fumes will not be too bad however you should stil take care. However if you use the stuf in cool conditions especialy in the morning with mist in the air the area around you will soon become a toxic cloud of acid vapor.
Carefully take care that you don't splash any in your eyes. A good way is to work out how much you need carefully measure it into a bucket, then take the bucket to the pool and lay t in the water the acid will run out with no splashing that way. Just use common sense.
It really depends on how long it will take to kill each one.