Molekula
Sulfuric acid 98%
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Sulfuric acid 98% is a highly concentrated mineral acid used in industrial processes, chemical synthesis, fertilizer production, and battery manufacturing. It serves as a strong dehydrating agent, catalyst, and reagent in laboratories and large-scale applications. This product has a CAS number of 7664-93-9, a molecular formula of H2SO4, and a molecular weight of 98.08 g/mol. It is stored at ambient temperatures and carries a signal word of "Danger" due to its corrosive and hazardous nature. Molekula supplies Sulfuric acid 98% from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.1ppm |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤0.5ppm |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
| Non-Volatile Matter | ≤20ppm |
| H2SO4 | M.W. 98.08 |
| Reducing Substances | ≤1ppm |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤1ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.05ppm |
| Ammonium (NH4+) | ≤2ppm |
| Nitrate (NO3-) | ≤0.5ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, oily liquid |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 10.31 °C |
| Boiling Point | 337 °C |
| Density | 1.8 (relative, water = 1) |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.001 mmHg |
| pKa | pKa = 1.92 |
Source: PubChem CID 1118 (HSDB, ICSC, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90036796 |
| CAS Number | 7664-93-9 |
| IUPAC Name | sulfuric acid |
| EC Number | 231-639-5 |
| Molecular Formula | H2SO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.08 |
| Exact Mass | 97.9674 |
| SMILES | OS(=O)(=O)O |
| InChIKey | QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/H2O4S/c1-5(2,3)4/h(H2,1,2,3,4) |
| PubChem CID | 1118 |
| UN Number | UN1830 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2807000000 |
| Tariff Code | 2807000000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P234 Keep only in original container
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Acide sulfurique
- Acidum sulfuricum
- Battery acid
- Dihydrogen sulfate
- Dipping acid
- Electrolyte acid
- Mattling acid
- Schwefelsaeure
- Sulphuric acid
- Sulphuricum acidum
Frequently asked questions
What is sulfuric acid 98% commonly used for?
Sulfuric acid 98% is widely used in chemical synthesis, fertilizer production, petroleum refining, battery manufacturing, and as a laboratory reagent for titrations and cleaning.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of sulfuric acid 98%?
The molecular formula is **H₂SO₄**, and the molecular weight is **98.08 g/mol**.
How should sulfuric acid 98% be stored?
Store sulfuric acid 98% in a **cool, dry, well-ventilated area** at ambient temperature, away from incompatible substances like water, metals, and organic materials.
What grades of sulfuric acid 98% does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **technical-grade sulfuric acid 98%** suitable for industrial and laboratory applications.
Can Molekula supply sulfuric acid 98% in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer sulfuric acid 98% in **bulk quantities** (drums, IBCs, or tanker loads) for large-scale industrial use—please contact us for pricing and logistics details.
What documentation comes with an order of sulfuric acid 98%?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a commercial invoice. Additional documentation like a **Dangerous Goods Declaration** may apply for shipments.
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