Why Sulfuric Acid 37% - Battery Acid
Sulfuric Acid 37% - Battery Acid, manufactured at Laboratory Grade, provides the exact concentration required for direct implementation as an electrolyte in lead-acid battery systems. At this specific 37% strength, buyers achieve the correct specific gravity needed for optimal charge cycling without the exothermic risks and labor associated with diluting highly concentrated raw acid on-site. As a Laboratory Grade formulation, this clear, colorless liquid minimizes the presence of trace contaminants that could otherwise interfere with sensitive chemical processing, delivering baseline reliability for testing and production. The completely water-miscible and non-flammable profile allows plant operators and lab researchers to integrate this acid accurately into existing fluid lines and aqueous solutions.
Best Applications for This Grade
- Commonly applied in battery manufacturing as the foundational electrolyte fluid, delivering the necessary 37% concentration to maintain correct specific gravity and facilitate efficient ion transfer in lead-acid cells.
- Commonly applied in chemical processing and organic synthesis as a dependable acid catalyst, where its exact concentration and full miscibility with many organic solvents support precise reaction control.
- Commonly applied in industrial wastewater treatment facilities to rapidly lower pH levels in highly alkaline effluent, ensuring strict discharge compliance before water leaves the plant.
- Commonly applied in petroleum refining operations during acid washing and alkylation processes, assisting in the efficient separation and removal of impurities from hydrocarbon streams.
- Commonly applied in analytical laboratories and educational settings as a consistent reagent for titrations, extractions, and controlled experiments where laboratory-grade purity is mandated over basic industrial grades.
When to Choose a Different Grade
- If your laboratory protocols dictate strict compliance with American Chemical Society specifications for trace impurity limits in highly sensitive quantitative analysis, choose Sulfuric Acid 96% ACS Grade.
- If your manufacturing operation demands a more concentrated electrolyte foundation for custom specific-gravity dilution processes, choose Sulfuric Acid 50% - Electrolyte Grade.
- If you are executing heavy industrial etching, large-scale metal pickling, or bulk chemical synthesis requiring near-maximum acid strength, choose Sulfuric Acid 93% Technical Grade.
- If your facility requires a formulated, ready-to-use maintenance product engineered specifically to dissolve heavy organic blockages in commercial piping, choose Drain Hammer - Sulfuric Acid Drain Cleaner.
| Molecular Weight |
98.08 |
| Formula |
H2SO4 |
| Assay |
36-38% |
| Grade |
Electrolyte |
| Flash Point |
Non-flammable |
| Form |
Liquid |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Appearance |
Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Melting Point |
10 |
| Boiling Point |
338 |
| Specific Gravity |
1.2 |
| Industry |
Automotive, Industrial Chemistry, Water Treatment, Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing |