Sulphuric acid ( H2SO4 ) stands out as the most essential and widely used chemical in the world.
Sulphuric acid is the strong mineral acid, highly corrosive, dense and oily in texture.
It is colourless, soluble in water and is known for its strong dehydrating and oxidising properties.
Major properties that make sulphuric acid so important ------
1. Strong acidic nature, reacts with both acids and bases.
2. Powerful dehydrating agent.
3. Good oxidising agent especially in high temperature.
4. High reactivity.
Applications of sulphuric acid -------
1. Agriculture and fertilizers.
2. Petroleum refining
3. Mining and metallurgy
4. Pharmaceuticals
5. Manufacturing of detergents, plastics and dyes
6. Automobiles