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
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Sulfuric Acid
- Nitric Acid
- Phosphoric Acid
- Boric Acid
- Hydroiodic Acid
- Phosphotungstic Acid
- Hydrofluoric Acid
- Periodic Acid
- Tungstic Acid
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
- Formic Acid
- Acetic Acid
- Propionic Acid
- Butryic Acid
- Hexanoic Acid
- Octanoic Acid
- Oxalic Acid
- Succinic Acid
- Adipic Acid
- Sebacic Acid
- Citric Acid
For help finding the right inorganic or organic acid for your process, Ask a Chemist
Download the Inorganic Acids Quick Reference List
18th Aug 2022
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