Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid, often abbreviated as HCl, is a highly corrosive and strong mineral acid composed of hydrogen and chlorine. It is colorless, with a pungent odor, and is soluble in water, producing a highly acidic solution. Hydrochloric acid is widely used in various industrial processes, including metal cleaning and pickling, ore refining, and the production of organic compounds like vinyl chloride and bisphenol A. In laboratories, it serves as a reagent in chemical analysis and synthesis, as well as in pH adjustment and titration experiments.