Why Sulfuric Acid 96% ACS Grade
Sulfuric Acid 96% ACS Grade delivers the stringent purity levels required for precise analytical methodologies, instrumental analysis, and advanced chemical research. Operating as a dense, clear liquid at a highly reactive 96% concentration, this laboratory-grade reagent meets the strict specifications set by the American Chemical Society, guaranteeing rigid limits on trace metals, chlorides, and organic impurities. Technical buyers and laboratory managers demanding exact stoichiometry for quantitative analysis, or standardized environmental testing, rely on this specific purity tier to eliminate unknown variables and baseline noise in highly sensitive diagnostic assays.
Best Applications for This Grade
- Commonly applied in analytical chemistry and chemical research as a core laboratory reagent, where ACS certification ensures that trace element limits will not interfere with sensitive mass spectrometry or chromatography instrumentation.
- Utilized as a powerful dehydrating agent in complex chemical synthesis, leveraging the 96% concentration to aggressively strip water molecules from other compounds and drive targeted esterification or alkylation reactions forward.
- Deployed in environmental testing facilities for the aggressive acid digestion of soil and water samples prior to heavy metal profiling, ensuring complete sample matrix breakdown without introducing background elemental contamination.
- Commonly applied in advanced wastewater treatment pilot programs and bench-scale treatability studies, where researchers must map precise pH adjustment and flocculation curves using strictly controlled reagents.
When to Choose a Different Grade
- If the industrial operation requires a highly concentrated acid for heavy manufacturing, large-scale metal etching, or bulk industrial water treatment without the need for strict laboratory-certified purity, select Sulfuric Acid 93% Technical Grade.
- If purchasing specifically for the activation, maintenance, or rebuilding of automotive and stationary lead-acid batteries, choose Sulfuric Acid 37% - Battery Acid to match the exact specific gravity required for those power systems.
- If the facility demands a pre-diluted acid specifically formulated for electrolyte solution production and power storage manufacturing, evaluate Sulfuric Acid 50% - Electrolyte Grade.
- If addressing severe organic clogs, grease build-up, or root intrusions in heavy-duty commercial plumbing systems, utilize Drain Hammer - Sulfuric Acid Drain Cleaner.
| Molecular Weight |
98.08 |
| Formula |
H2SO4 |
| Assay |
96-100.5% |
| Grade |
ACS Grade |
| Form |
Liquid |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water with heat release |
| Appearance |
Clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid |
| Melting Point |
10 |
| Boiling Point |
338 |
| Specific Gravity |
1.84 |
| Industry |
Automotive, Environmental, Chemical Manufacturing, Laboratory, Renewable Energy |