Water Treatment Chemical Doses: Sulfuric Acid
Chemical dosing data for water and wastewater treatment processes. Covers coagulants (alum, ferric chloride, ferric sulfate, PAC, ferrous sulfate), disinfectants (sodium hypochlorite, gaseous chlorine, chlorine dioxide, ozone, UV), pH adjustment chemicals (lime, soda ash, caustic soda, sulfuric acid, CO2), softening agents, dechlorination chemicals (sodium bisulfite, sodium thiosulfate), polymers (cationic, anionic, nonionic), fluoridation chemicals, activated carbon, potassium permanganate, ammonia, and copper sulfate. Each record includes typical dose range (mg/L), optimal pH range, contact time, chemical form, commercial concentration, specific gravity, cost, safety hazards, and storage requirements. 41 records per AWWA, EPA, and Metcalf & Eddy references.
| chemical | treatment process | chemical form | chemical formula | commercial concentration pct | contact time min (min) | cost per lb approx (USD/lb) | safety hazards | specific gravity (dimensionless) | storage requirements | target contaminant | typical dose mg per L max (mg/L) | typical dose mg per L min (mg/L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric Acid | pH_adjustment | liquid | H2SO4 | 93-98 | 1 | 0.05 | Highly corrosive; violent reaction with water (exothermic dilution); severe burns | 1.84 | FRP or HDPE acid tanks; secondary containment; drench shower; never add water to acid | high pH/scaling control | 80 | 5 |
This is a sample. Search the full water treatment chemical doses dataset and 300+ more by creating a free account and accessing the database.
Get started for FREE