sulfuric acid

sulfuric acid, chemical compound, H₂SO₄, colorless, odorless, extremely corrosive, oily liquid. It is sometimes called oil of vitriol.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Concentrated Sulfuric Acid
• Dilute Sulfuric Acid
• Production of Sulfuric Acid
• Uses of Sulfuric Acid
• History of Sulfuric Acid

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