Laboratory analysis of sulfuric acid

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Accredited laboratory COFRAC ISO 17025

Your needs: carry out sulfuric acid analysis in accordance with current standards

What is sulfuric acid?

Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) CAS No. 7664-93-9 is one of the most important and widely used industrial chemicals in many industries. Accurate and reliable sulfuric acid analysis is essential to ensure safety, process efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Our solutions: provide reliable technical means to assess the quality of your sulfuric acid-based products

Why choose FILAB for sulfuric acid analysis?

FILAB Laboratory has been supporting manufacturers in solving their problems for over 30 years. Equipped with state-of-the-art analytical equipment, FILAB Laboratory analyzes and measures your sulfuric acids using a range of high-quality services.

Our technical resources for sulfuric acid analysis

From design to manufacturing, to marketing, FILAB has a wide range of analytical tools.

ICP-MS et ICP-AES

GC-MS

LC

IC

Elemental analyzers

Our sulfuric acid analysis services

Our analytical park allows us to study your sulfuric acid-based products and provide the following services:

Heavy metal analysis (under COFRAC ISO 17025 accreditation)

Compatibility study (extractables and releasables, container/content)

Why analyze sulfuric acid in the laboratory?

Laboratory analysis of sulfuric acid can be useful for various reasons, such as:

  • Determining the concentration of sulfuric acid in a sample
  • Evaluating the quality and purity of sulfuric acid used in cosmetic and other products
  • Understanding the physical properties of sulfuric acid and its interaction with other chemicals
  • Identifying structural variations or post-translational modifications of sulfuric acid that may have functional implications

In short, analyzing sulfuric acid can provide a better understanding of its behavior in various systems, ensure its compliance with specifications, and optimize its use in industrial, chemical, and environmental applications.

FAQ

Why perform a sulfuric acid analysis?

Sulfuric acid analysis is necessary for several reasons:

  • Safety: preventing dangerous reactions and equipment corrosion.
  • Quality: ensuring that the purity and concentration of the acid meet the specifications required for the application.
  • Process efficiency: optimizing chemical reaction yields and reducing waste.
  • Regulatory compliance: complying with industry standards.
  • Problem solving: identifying the cause of production failures or non-conformities.
What are the main characteristics of sulfuric acid being analyzed?

Common analysis include:

  • H₂SO₄ concentration: generally expressed as a percentage by mass.
  • Purity: absence or quantification of specific impurities.
  • Density: a rapid indicator related to concentration.
  • Presence of impurities: heavy metals (iron, copper, lead, etc.), chlorides, nitrites, organic compounds, sulfur dioxide, etc.
How can impurities in sulfuric acid affect my process?

Impurities can have significant effects:

  • Poisonous catalysis: heavy metals can deactivate certain catalysts.
  • Accelerated corrosion: chlorides are particularly aggressive for stainless steels.
  • Degradation of finished products: impurities can affect the color, stability, or performance of your product.
  • Undesirable side reactions: the presence of certain compounds can lead to the formation of unwanted by-products.
The filab advantages
A highly qualified team
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
(Staves available on www.cofrac.com - Accreditation number: 1-1793)
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
Tailor-made support
Tailor-made support
Video debriefing available with the expert
Video debriefing available with the expert
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