Hydrochloric acid, also known as muriatic acid, is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride. It is a colourless solution with a distinctive pungent smell. It is classified as a strong acid. It is a component of the gastric acid in the digestive systems of most animal species, including humans. Hydrochloric acid is an important laboratory reagent and industrial chemical.
Product Specifications
Appearance | Melting point | Boiling point | Acidity (pKa) |
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Colourless | Conce. dependant | Conce. dependant | −5.9 (HCl gas) |