Product Category: Mining Chemicals / Industrial Acids
Chemical Name: Sulphuric Acid
Grade: Industrial / Commercial
CAS Number: 7664-93-9
Chemical Formula: H₂SO₄
Molecular Weight: 98.08 g/mol
Concentration: Approximately 98%
Appearance: Clear to colourless viscous liquid
Product Overview
Sulphuric Acid 98% Industrial Grade is one of the most widely used bulk industrial chemicals and is important across mining, mineral processing, fertiliser manufacture, metal treatment, water treatment and chemical manufacturing.
Typical Industrial Specification
| Property | Typical Reference |
| SKU | MCS-S19 |
| H₂SO₄ Assay | ≥98% |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | Approx. 1.83–1.84 |
| Appearance | Clear / colourless liquid |
| Formula | H₂SO₄ |
| CAS Number | 7664-93-9 |
| Grade | Industrial / Commercial |
A current South African commercial specification uses ≥98% assay and specific gravity of 1.83–1.84 at 20°C.
Applications
- Mining and mineral processing
- Metal processing
- Fertiliser manufacture
- Chemical synthesis
- pH adjustment
- Industrial water treatment
- Petroleum processing
- Ore treatment
- Industrial cleaning
Key Benefits
- High acid concentration
- Cost-effective bulk industrial acid
- Strong dehydration and acidification properties
- Broad mining and industrial use
Storage & Safety
Highly corrosive. Dilution and handling are strongly exothermic and must only be carried out using approved industrial procedures and suitable equipment.
