I need it for my science fair
2007-03-08 11:18:22 · 5 answers · asked by burninhotboi 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
where can i buy some
2007-03-08 11:22:08 · update #1
I need a superacid not HCl thts nothing compared to any superacid
2007-03-08 11:22:49 · update #2
I need to know where to buy
2007-03-08 11:38:30 · update #3
Quelisto is correct
In general super acids are not purchased, they are synthesized in-situ. And they are well beyond the scope of a science fair project. What do you need a super acid for?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_acids
As Quelisto stated all super acids are air sensitive. And without special precautions they will turn into regular acids even after a short exposure to air. Super acids also have this nasty habit of explosive bumping on contact with just about anything. Oh yes, these acids all fume as well, so you have some nasty vapors to cope with.
The specific super acids listed in the wiki link are also fluorine containing, bad stuff that is – even for the most experienced hazardous materials handlers.
2007-03-08 12:24:38 · answer #1 · answered by James H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, hydroidoic acid, HI, is stronger than HCl. In fact, the strongest acid possible is, I think, fluoroantimonic acid, HSbF6. Its pKa, according to wikipedia, is -25. Totally insane. It can protonate hydrocarbons. I doubt you'll need anything nearly this strong; in fact HCl is probably a good bet. But if you really need a superacid, anything greater than 100% the acidic power of H2SO4 is considered such.
2007-03-08 11:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by Joshua B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thankfully you won't be able to get ahold of any of the various superacids, since you'd end up dying of fluorosis or respiratory failure. You don't handle a superacid like you do mere nitric or HCl. Try argon backfilled glovebox.
Try something a little less dangerous like driving blindfolded or eating Taco Bell.
2007-03-08 11:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
HCl is the strongest acid. I don't know where you buy it though. You might want to go to a local college and see if their department store will sell you some. You should VERY careful with it though. It can burn your skin and ruin your cloths.
2007-03-08 11:21:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess that would rule out battery acid. . .
Go with lemon juice (it's stronger than orange juice).
2007-03-08 11:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by Isabela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋