Sulfuric Acid 98%

Description

1. Product Overview

Sulfuric Acid 98% is a high-strength, inorganic mineral acid essential for large-scale industrial synthesis, metal processing, and chemical manufacturing. It serves as the backbone of global fertilizer production, petroleum refining, and wastewater treatment, delivering unmatched dehydration and oxidation capabilities. For strategic buyers, this product represents a critical raw material where purity, concentration stability, and supply chain reliability directly impact downstream yield and operational continuity.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: H₂SO₄ – 98% ± 0.5% concentration, balance high-purity deionized water

• Purity / Grade: Industrial Grade (ASTM D823 / ISO 9001:2015 certified); Low impurities: Fe ≤ 0.005%, As ≤ 0.0001%, Heavy metals (as Pb) ≤ 0.005%

• Physical Characteristics:
  – Clear, colorless to slightly hazy oily liquid
  – Density: ~1.84 g/cm³ at 20°C
  – Freezing point: approx. -2°C
  – Boiling point: 337°C (decomposes)

• Packaging Options:
  – 1000 kg IBC totes (UN certified)
  – 35 kg HDPE carboys
  – Bulk ISO tank containers (20–25 MT)
  – Railroad tank wagons (upon contract)

• Shelf Life: 24 months when stored in sealed, corrosion-proof containers between 15–30°C, away from organic materials and moisture

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Fertilizer Manufacturing (60% of global consumption): Key precursor for phosphoric acid and ammonium sulfate. Our 98% concentration minimizes water content, increasing reaction efficiency and reducing energy costs in phosphate rock digestion.

• Petroleum Refining: Used as a catalyst in alkylation units to produce high-octane gasoline. Lower iron content prevents catalyst poisoning and extends refinery catalyst life by 15–20% vs. standard grades.

• Chemical Synthesis: Essential for producing hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, dyes, and detergents. Consistent acidity strength ensures predictable batch yields, reducing rework in continuous processes.

• Metal Processing (Pickling & Leaching): Removes rust and scale from steel and copper ores. Higher density allows faster surface penetration, reducing chemical dwell time and improving throughput by up to 12%.

• Wastewater & pH Neutralization: Cost-effective choice for adjusting alkaline industrial effluents due to high molarity per liter, lowering transport frequency and storage footprint.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Every batch triple-tested via titration and ICP-OES; coefficient of variation (CV) for concentration < 0.3% – critical for continuous process industries.

• Supply Reliability: Multi-continent production hubs (US Gulf, Rotterdam, Shanghai) with safety stock buffer; 98% on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery track record over 36 months.

• Logistics Capability: Fleet of lined ISO tanks and dedicated hazmat carriers (ADR / RID / DOT compliant); real-time tracking and expedited customs documentation.

• Price Competitiveness: Direct-from-asset pricing with volume-based quarterly adjustments; no middle-tier markups for contract volumes ≥ 500 MT/month.

• Sustainability & Safety: Closed-loop loading systems to minimize fume exposure; H₂SO₄ recycled from spent acid streams available upon request (up to 40% reclaimed content).

• Technical Support: Full SDS, batch COA, compatibility guide for storage materials (PTFE, Hastelloy), and on-call chemical engineer for troubleshooting.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK: 20 metric tons (20 MT)
  (Equivalent to one standard ISO tank container or 20 x 1000 kg IBCs)

• Loading Capacity per 20-ft Container:
  – 20 MT net for ISO tank container (optimized for 98% density)
  – 24 MT for flexitanks inside dry container (subject to liner approval)

• Lead Time: 7–14 days for bulk orders; spot availability for smaller quantities (35 kg drums) at higher unit price

• Incoterms supported: EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP (buyer’s risk assessment required for CIF/DAP due to corrosive nature)