HYDROCHLORIC ACID

Physical Properties

• Hydrochloric acid is commonly used as an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride in water, while hydrogen chloride (HCl) itself is a colorless, non-flammable and corrosive gas at room temperature. Hydrochloric acid is a highly acidic, corrosive and non-flammable liquid; the typical concentration is in the range of 30 % HCl by weight (commonly called concentrated hydrochloric acid), but solutions of up to 38 % (commonly called fuming hydrochloric acid) and lower concentrations of hydrochloric acid are also available.

Chemical Properties

• Its reactive to most gases and metals
• Its miscible
• Vapor pressure is 88

Uses

• It is used in the manufacturing of plastics, dyes, textile, rubber and medicines. It is used in the preparation of aqua regia. It is used as a reagent in laboratory. It is used for the extraction of glue from animal tissue and bones. It is used for the cleaning of iron sheets during electroplating. It is used to clean calcium carbonate deposits from sanitary and floors.

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Physical Properties

• The chemical formula for Sodium Hydroxide is NaOH Molar mass of 39.9971 g/mol Melting Point: 318'C, 604'F Boiling Point: 1388'C, 2530'F Density in Natural State: 2.13 g/cm^3 Very soluble in water, alcohol, glycerin and methynol Has an Acidity of 13 Reacts with Carbon Dioxide to form Sodium Carbonate Also reacts with other Acids to form pure water and salts Type of Bond: Ionic

Chemical Properties

• Reaction to acids
• Reactions with acidic oxides
• Percipitant

Uses

• It is major ingredient in drain and oven cleaners. It is used in chemical manufacturing, oil refining, hydraulic fracturing, water treatment and metal processing. It is used in the manufacture of fabric, plastic wrap, paper and soap.