Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid

Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4): Sulfuric acid is the most important of all the acids. It plays a vital role in the industrial development and hence the economy of a country. As a matter of fact, it is referred to as the king of all chemicals. Sulfuric Acid is present in certain mineral springs and is produced as a result of the interaction of water on sulfides like iron pyrites. 2FeS2 + 2H2O + 7O2 ——–> 2FeSO4 + 2H2SO4 Sulfuric acid is obtained on a commercial scale by the following two methods- lead chamber process and contact process. Lead Chamber … Continue reading Manufacture of Sulfuric Acid