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What is the use of muriatic acid?

Updated: 2/20/2024
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Muriatic Acid is an old fashioned (archaic) name for Hydrochloric Acid.

I'm sure you know what hydrochloric acid can be used for.

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it is use for purefying water.

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What is the use of muriatic acid in the house?

Muriatic Acid is another name for Hydrochloric acid. It's use is mainly industrial, and not household.


Can you use muriatic on aluminum?

You can use muriatic acid to clean or etch aluminum. Do not let it set too long or it will eat through. Use caution since muriatic acid is very caustic.


Do you have to use sulfuric acid to clean out a sewer pipe or can you use muriatic acid?

= sulfuric acid VERY rare but it is used and with lots of caution... Muriatic acid DILUTED for concrete cleaning etc. =


Are hydrochloric acid and muriatic acid the same?

Yes. Hydrochloric acid and muriatic acid are the same thing. Muriatic acid is just the old name for it and isn't used much anymore.


Can you use muriatic acid on garden bushes?

Novices should not use muriatic acid for gardening. It is harmful to persons and harmful to the environment, and is recommended only for professional use.


Can you use muriatic acid to clean carburetors?

I would not recommend using Muriatic Acid. It is far to strong for this use. Purchase a good industrial carburetor cleaner.


What is the color of muriatic acid?

Muriatic acid is colorless.


Can you use muriatic acid without dilluting it to unclog PVC drain pipe?

Muriatic acid is a very dangerous type of acid. You need to wear gloves and protective eye goggles when using it. No, you cannot use muriatic acid without diluting it to unclog a PVC drain pipe.


Does sulfuric acid is known like muriatic acid?

No, muriatic acid is hydrochloric acid.


Muriatic acid and ammonia?

is muriatic acid same as ammonia? Muriatic acid is industrial hydrochloric acid (HCl). Ammonia is a base (NH3).


Can you use muratic acid to clean dishwashers?

Muriatic acid can be used to clean dishwashers. Muriatic acid is very strong and should only be used occasionally for cleaning the dishwasher.


Formula of muriatic acid?

the chemical formula for muriatic acid or Hydrochloric acid is HCL.