Hydrochloric Acid: Pure Vs. Muriatic
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and muriatic acid are essentially the same substance. HCl is the pure form of the acid, while muriatic acid is a commercial grade of HCl typically containing impurities. Both acids are highly corrosive and have similar industrial uses, such as metal pickling, leather tanning, and chemical synthesis. However, muriatic acid is more…