In lamens very simple uneducated redneck terms... i need to know how to make HCI strong enough to dissolve iron. Please refraid from using words like cathtrode and HCi+4sr or w/e that is.. im not educated in this.. i just need a simple english way to make HCI strong enough to dissolve iron... duke_nukem4ever2000 is my yahoo id and im on if you want to message me .. will get best answer if i talk person to person :)
2007-03-22 07:36:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Dude, a weak acid will dissolve iron as long as the active acid which gets consumed during the "eating" of the iron is replenished. The primary difference is that a stronger acid will eat the iron faster since there are simply more of the acid molecules to meet and eat the iron molecules. The solubility of the gas HCl in water is what limits the strength of the solution. Max practical is in the area of 35% HCl. This can be bought at just about any hardware store. CAUTION: Conc HCl is used in the manufacture of many illegal drugs as well as many terrorist devices, so make sure you can explain your uses if asked.... the most common use for high strength HCl is to clean metal surfaces and concrete.
2007-03-22 07:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by Larry L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy 20 Molar HCl.... If you have a large quantity of a low concentration I wouldn't recommend messing around with it.
Boiling HCl will cause acidic vapor to form and if it comes into contact with your skin or eyes, you will be in serious trouble.
May I ask what the specific application is? There might be a more appropriate solution
2007-03-22 14:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jon R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go buy yourself a bottle of concentrated HCl. That should do the trick.
2007-03-22 14:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋