Properties of Sulfuric Acid

• Properties of Sulfuric Acid:

  • Concentrated H2SO4  is a strong oxidizing and dehydrating agent
  • Corrosive when concentrated
  • Low pH (turns blue litmus red)
  • High electrical conductivity
• What are the uses of concentrated sulfuric acid?


  Phosphate fertilizers, Production of paints and dyes
• What are the uses of diluted sulfuric acid?


  Cleaning metal surfaces, catalyst in organic reactions