Measurement and Analysis of Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)

Sulfuric acid is a very strong mineral acid. Soluble in water in any case. It is a clear and sediment-free liquid, colorless and high in density. Sulfuric acid is a very important chemical and is used in fertilizer, dyestuff, pigment, spraying, explosive, inorganic salt and petroleum refining and metallurgy processes in industry. Sulfuric acid, commonly known as battery acid, is also used in the manufacture of various batteries. Very high temperature setting when sulfuric acid dissolves in water. Sulfuric acid is also used as a pH reducing (hardness reducing) chemical in waste water treatment processes.

Since sulfuric acid is a strong inorganic acid, people working with this substance should take the necessary protective measures. In any case, contact with the eyes of sulfuric acid is very dangerous.

Depending on the field of activity of the enterprises, the possibility of sulfuric acid in the flue gases is very high. In the event that sulfuric acid is released into the atmosphere above the values ​​shown in the relevant regulations, the enterprises are held responsible.

In order for the reports to be issued by the laboratories that will carry out the measurement and analysis of sulfuric acid, these laboratories must be authorized by national and international accreditation bodies.

In addition, these laboratories must perform their activities in accordance with the standards of TS EN ISO / IEC 17025 General Conditions for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.

The laboratories are based on the NIOSH 7908 (Non-Volatile Acids - Sulfuric Acid and Phosphoric Acid) standard when measuring and analyzing sulfuric acid in flue gas.

Regardless of the sector in which businesses operate, if they emit sulfuric acid to the atmosphere through the chimney, this has harmful effects on both human health and environmental conditions. For this reason, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on the Control of Industrial Air Pollution issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, these measurements should be carried out and within the limit values.