Sulfuric acid (alternative spelling
sulphuric acid), also known as
oil of vitriol, is a mineral acid composed of the elements sulfur, oxygen and hydrogen, with molecular formula H
2SO
4. It is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid that is soluble in water and is synthesized in reactions that are highly exothermic.
Sulfuric acid is also a key substance in the chemical industry. It is most commonly used in fertilizer manufacture,
but is also important in mineral processing, oil refining, wastewater processing, and chemical synthesis. It has a wide range of end applications including in domestic acidic drain cleaners,
as an electrolyte in lead-acid batteries, in dehydrating a compound, and in various cleaning agents.
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