oil of vitriol, battery acid, dihydrogen sulfate, H2SO4
2D Structure
Physical Properties
Density
1.841 g/mL at 25°C
Boiling Point
337.0°C
Melting Point
10.0°C
Flash Point
None°C
Vapor Pressure
0.001 kPa at 20°C
Refractive Index
nD = 1.399
Dielectric Constant
ε = 100.0
Safety & GHS Classification
GHS05Health Hazard
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
H331: Toxic if inhaled
Storage: Store in acid-resistant containers (glass, PTFE, HDPE). Never add water to acid — always add acid to water slowly. Keep away from organic materials, metals, and bases. Use in well-ventilated area with acid-resistant PPE.
Material Compatibility Matrix
Plastics
Material
Rating
PTFE
Excellent
PVC
Good
PE
Good
PP
Excellent
PEEK
Excellent
PVDF
Excellent
Rubbers
Material
Rating
Viton
Good
NBR
Severe Effect
EPDM
Fair
Silicone
Poor
FKM
Good
Metals
Material
Rating
Stainless 316
Excellent
Aluminum
Poor
Copper
Poor
Brass
Poor
Applications
Lead-acid battery electrolyte
Fertilizer production (phosphoric acid via phosphate rock)