Commonly used Acids in the Laboratory

Commonly used Acids in the Laboratory

Common acids used in the lab include Hydrochloric Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid and specialty acids. They're typically designated by grade or purity, such as Technical Grade, USP Grade, ACS Reagent Grade, Ultra-Pure, Environmental Grade, Electronic Grade, etc.

Commonly used Inorganic Acids

Organic Acids are readily available from the lowest molecular weight (formic acid, acetic acid) to the higher molecular weight acids (lipids and fatty acids), as well as less common dicarboxylic and tricarboxylic acids, aromatic acids and ready-made solutions.

Commonly used Organic Acids

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18th Aug 2022 Mark L. Nelson, Ph.D

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